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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,423.40, 366,963.15 and 156,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,423.40, 366,963.15 and 156,068.60 is: 234,312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,423.40 : 366,963.15 = 156,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,423.40/366,963.15 = 156,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,423.40x = 366,963.15 × 156,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,423.40x = 57,271,425,072.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271,425,072.09/244,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,312.37

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