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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,704.20, 367,272.30 and 144,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,704.20, 367,272.30 and 144,739.40 is: 217,236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,704.20 : 367,272.30 = 144,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,704.20/367,272.30 = 144,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,704.20x = 367,272.30 × 144,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,704.20x = 53,158,772,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,158,772,338.62/244,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,236.86

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