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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,420.40, 366,958.65 and 156,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,420.40, 366,958.65 and 156,065.60 is: 234,307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,420.40 : 366,958.65 = 156,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,420.40/366,958.65 = 156,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,420.40x = 366,958.65 × 156,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,420.40x = 57,269,621,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,621,887.44/244,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,307.86

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