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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,502.20, 366,969.30 and 144,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,502.20, 366,969.30 and 144,537.40 is: 216,933.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,502.20 : 366,969.30 = 144,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,502.20/366,969.30 = 144,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,502.20x = 366,969.30 × 144,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,502.20x = 53,040,788,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,788,501.82/244,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,933.79

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