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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,500.31, 367,001.97 and 149,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,500.31, 367,001.97 and 149,795.92 is: 224,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,500.31 : 367,001.97 = 149,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,500.31/367,001.97 = 149,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,500.31x = 367,001.97 × 149,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,500.31x = 54,975,397,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975,397,737.96/244,500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,847.97

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