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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,196.80, 366,295.20 and 149,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,196.80, 366,295.20 and 149,718.40 is: 224,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,196.80 : 366,295.20 = 149,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,196.80/366,295.20 = 149,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,196.80x = 366,295.20 × 149,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,196.80x = 54,841,131,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841,131,271.68/244,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,577.60

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