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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,288.64, 365,997.98 and 149,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,288.64, 365,997.98 and 149,472.48 is: 223,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,288.64 : 365,997.98 = 149,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,288.64/365,997.98 = 149,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,288.64x = 365,997.98 × 149,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,288.64x = 54,706,625,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706,625,745.59/244,288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,942.57

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