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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,364.89, 337,223.52 and 148,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,364.89, 337,223.52 and 148,871.52 is: 205,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,364.89 : 337,223.52 = 148,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,364.89/337,223.52 = 148,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,364.89x = 337,223.52 × 148,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,364.89x = 50,202,978,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,202,978,002.15/244,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,442.68

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