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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,455.20, 366,898.80 and 144,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,455.20, 366,898.80 and 144,490.40 is: 216,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,455.20 : 366,898.80 = 144,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,455.20/366,898.80 = 144,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,455.20x = 366,898.80 × 144,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,455.20x = 53,013,354,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013,354,371.52/244,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,863.27

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