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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,493.44, 366,652.68 and 132,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,493.44, 366,652.68 and 132,256.60 is: 198,337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,493.44 : 366,652.68 = 132,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,493.44/366,652.68 = 132,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,493.44x = 366,652.68 × 132,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,493.44x = 48,492,236,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,492,236,837.69/244,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,337.58

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