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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,695.30, 367,042.95 and 156,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,695.30, 367,042.95 and 156,121.80 is: 234,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,695.30 : 367,042.95 = 156,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,695.30/367,042.95 = 156,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,695.30x = 367,042.95 × 156,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,695.30x = 57,303,406,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,303,406,031.31/244,695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,182.70

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