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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,396.90, 366,923.40 and 156,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,396.90, 366,923.40 and 156,042.10 is: 234,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,396.90 : 366,923.40 = 156,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,396.90/366,923.40 = 156,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,396.90x = 366,923.40 × 156,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,396.90x = 57,255,497,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,497,875.14/244,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,272.60

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