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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,709.83, 367,021 and 155,698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,709.83, 367,021 and 155,698.93 is: 233,520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,709.83 : 367,021 = 155,698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,709.83/367,021 = 155,698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,709.83x = 367,021 × 155,698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,709.83x = 57,144,776,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,144,776,987.53/244,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,520.56

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