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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,503.20, 366,918.83 and 144,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,503.20, 366,918.83 and 144,557.30 is: 216,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,503.20 : 366,918.83 = 144,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,503.20/366,918.83 = 144,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,503.20x = 366,918.83 × 144,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,503.20x = 53,040,795,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,795,383.96/244,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,932.93

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