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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,505.70, 366,974.55 and 144,540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,505.70, 366,974.55 and 144,540.90 is: 216,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,505.70 : 366,974.55 = 144,540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,505.70/366,974.55 = 144,540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,505.70x = 366,974.55 × 144,540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,505.70x = 53,042,831,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,831,734.10/244,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,939.04

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