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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,577.20, 366,865.80 and 151,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,577.20, 366,865.80 and 151,265.20 is: 226,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,577.20 : 366,865.80 = 151,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,577.20/366,865.80 = 151,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,577.20x = 366,865.80 × 151,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,577.20x = 55,494,028,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494,028,610.16/244,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,897.80

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