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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,495.20, 366,958.80 and 144,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,495.20, 366,958.80 and 144,530.40 is: 216,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,495.20 : 366,958.80 = 144,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,495.20/366,958.80 = 144,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,495.20x = 366,958.80 × 144,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,495.20x = 53,036,702,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,702,147.52/244,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,923.29

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