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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,398.40, 366,925.65 and 156,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,398.40, 366,925.65 and 156,043.60 is: 234,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,398.40 : 366,925.65 = 156,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,398.40/366,925.65 = 156,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,398.40x = 366,925.65 × 156,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,398.40x = 57,256,399,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,399,358.34/244,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,274.85

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