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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,386.40, 366,907.65 and 156,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,386.40, 366,907.65 and 156,031.60 is: 234,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,386.40 : 366,907.65 = 156,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,386.40/366,907.65 = 156,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,386.40x = 366,907.65 × 156,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,386.40x = 57,249,187,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,249,187,681.74/244,386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,256.85

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