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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,504.70, 366,973.05 and 144,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,504.70, 366,973.05 and 144,539.90 is: 216,937.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,504.70 : 366,973.05 = 144,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,504.70/366,973.05 = 144,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,504.70x = 366,973.05 × 144,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,504.70x = 53,042,247,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,247,949.70/244,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,937.54

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