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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,515.60, 366,427.80 and 150,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,515.60, 366,427.80 and 150,742.80 is: 225,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,515.60 : 366,427.80 = 150,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,515.60/366,427.80 = 150,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,515.60x = 366,427.80 × 150,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,515.60x = 55,236,352,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,236,352,569.84/244,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,901.14

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