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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,515.70, 366,989.55 and 144,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,515.70, 366,989.55 and 144,550.90 is: 216,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,515.70 : 366,989.55 = 144,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,515.70/366,989.55 = 144,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,515.70x = 366,989.55 × 144,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,515.70x = 53,048,669,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048,669,743.10/244,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,954.04

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