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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.40, 366,370.20 and 150,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.40, 366,370.20 and 150,934.80 is: 226,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.40 : 366,370.20 = 150,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.40/366,370.20 = 150,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.40x = 366,370.20 × 150,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.40x = 55,298,012,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,298,012,862.96/244,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,132.23

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