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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,397.40, 366,924.15 and 156,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,397.40, 366,924.15 and 156,042.60 is: 234,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,397.40 : 366,924.15 = 156,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,397.40/366,924.15 = 156,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,397.40x = 366,924.15 × 156,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,397.40x = 57,255,798,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,798,368.79/244,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,273.35

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