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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,462.47, 366,799.05 and 132,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,462.47, 366,799.05 and 132,221.72 is: 198,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,462.47 : 366,799.05 = 132,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,462.47/366,799.05 = 132,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,462.47x = 366,799.05 × 132,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,462.47x = 48,498,800,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498,800,368.37/244,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,389.55

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