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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,468.53, 337,366.08 and 148,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,468.53, 337,366.08 and 148,975.74 is: 205,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,468.53 : 337,366.08 = 148,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,468.53/337,366.08 = 148,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,468.53x = 337,366.08 × 148,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,468.53x = 50,259,361,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259,361,418.90/244,468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,586.22

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