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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,230.80, 366,346.20 and 144,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,230.80, 366,346.20 and 144,503.60 is: 216,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,230.80 : 366,346.20 = 144,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,230.80/366,346.20 = 144,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,230.80x = 366,346.20 × 144,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,230.80x = 52,938,344,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,938,344,746.32/244,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,755.40

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