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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,507.70, 366,977.55 and 144,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,507.70, 366,977.55 and 144,542.90 is: 216,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,507.70 : 366,977.55 = 144,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,507.70/366,977.55 = 144,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,507.70x = 366,977.55 × 144,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,507.70x = 53,043,999,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043,999,311.90/244,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,942.04

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