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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,494.70, 366,958.05 and 144,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,494.70, 366,958.05 and 144,529.90 is: 216,922.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,494.70 : 366,958.05 = 144,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,494.70/366,958.05 = 144,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,494.70x = 366,958.05 × 144,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,494.70x = 53,036,410,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,410,270.70/244,494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,922.54

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