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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,571.20, 366,856.80 and 151,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,571.20, 366,856.80 and 151,129.60 is: 226,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,571.20 : 366,856.80 = 151,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,571.20/366,856.80 = 151,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,571.20x = 366,856.80 × 151,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,571.20x = 55,442,921,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442,921,441.28/244,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,694.40

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