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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,536.54, 366,178.41 and 144,768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,536.54, 366,178.41 and 144,768.30 is: 216,781.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,536.54 : 366,178.41 = 144,768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,536.54/366,178.41 = 144,768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,536.54x = 366,178.41 × 144,768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,536.54x = 53,011,025,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,011,025,912.40/244,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,781.61

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