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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,570.28, 365,935.62 and 144,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,570.28, 365,935.62 and 144,777.44 is: 216,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,570.28 : 365,935.62 = 144,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,570.28/365,935.62 = 144,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,570.28x = 365,935.62 × 144,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,570.28x = 52,979,222,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,979,222,268.41/244,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,621.67

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