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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,549.40, 366,824.10 and 158,928.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,549.40, 366,824.10 and 158,928.35 is: 238,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,549.40 : 366,824.10 = 158,928.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,549.40/366,824.10 = 158,928.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,549.40x = 366,824.10 × 158,928.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,549.40x = 58,298,748,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298,748,953.24/244,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,392.53

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