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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,472.40, 366,271.20 and 150,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,472.40, 366,271.20 and 150,868.80 is: 226,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,472.40 : 366,271.20 = 150,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,472.40/366,271.20 = 150,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,472.40x = 366,271.20 × 150,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,472.40x = 55,258,896,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,896,418.56/244,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,033.27

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