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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,222.80, 366,334.20 and 149,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,222.80, 366,334.20 and 149,744.40 is: 224,616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,222.80 : 366,334.20 = 149,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,222.80/366,334.20 = 149,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,222.80x = 366,334.20 × 149,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,222.80x = 54,856,494,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,494,978.48/244,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,616.60

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