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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,209.80, 366,314.70 and 149,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,209.80, 366,314.70 and 149,731.40 is: 224,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,209.80 : 366,314.70 = 149,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,209.80/366,314.70 = 149,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,209.80x = 366,314.70 × 149,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,209.80x = 54,848,812,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,848,812,871.58/244,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,597.10

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