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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,457.40, 367,031.70 and 151,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,457.40, 367,031.70 and 151,145.40 is: 226,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,457.40 : 367,031.70 = 151,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,457.40/367,031.70 = 151,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,457.40x = 367,031.70 × 151,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,457.40x = 55,475,153,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,153,109.18/244,457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,931.78

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