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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,424.40, 366,964.65 and 156,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,424.40, 366,964.65 and 156,069.60 is: 234,313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,424.40 : 366,964.65 = 156,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,424.40/366,964.65 = 156,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,424.40x = 366,964.65 × 156,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,424.40x = 57,272,026,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272,026,139.64/244,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,313.87

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