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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.70, 366,887.55 and 151,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.70, 366,887.55 and 151,279.70 is: 226,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.70 : 366,887.55 = 151,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.70/366,887.55 = 151,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.70x = 366,887.55 × 151,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.70x = 55,502,638,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,502,638,497.74/244,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,919.55

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