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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,198.80, 366,298.20 and 149,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,198.80, 366,298.20 and 149,720.40 is: 224,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,198.80 : 366,298.20 = 149,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,198.80/366,298.20 = 149,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,198.80x = 366,298.20 × 149,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,198.80x = 54,842,313,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,842,313,023.28/244,198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,580.60

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