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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,483.70, 366,889.58 and 144,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,483.70, 366,889.58 and 144,537.80 is: 216,903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,483.70 : 366,889.58 = 144,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,483.70/366,889.58 = 144,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,483.70x = 366,889.58 × 144,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,483.70x = 53,029,412,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029,412,013.44/244,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,903.67

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