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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,506.20, 366,975.30 and 144,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,506.20, 366,975.30 and 144,541.40 is: 216,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,506.20 : 366,975.30 = 144,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,506.20/366,975.30 = 144,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,506.20x = 366,975.30 × 144,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,506.20x = 53,043,123,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043,123,627.42/244,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,939.79

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