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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,573.30, 366,859.95 and 155,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,573.30, 366,859.95 and 155,999.80 is: 233,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,573.30 : 366,859.95 = 155,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,573.30/366,859.95 = 155,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,573.30x = 366,859.95 × 155,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,573.30x = 57,230,078,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,230,078,828.01/244,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,999.70

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