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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,522.70, 367,000.05 and 144,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,522.70, 367,000.05 and 144,557.90 is: 216,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,522.70 : 367,000.05 = 144,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,522.70/367,000.05 = 144,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,522.70x = 367,000.05 × 144,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,522.70x = 53,052,756,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,756,527.90/244,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,964.55

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