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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,715.07, 367,057.85 and 145,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,715.07, 367,057.85 and 145,506.60 is: 218,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,715.07 : 367,057.85 = 145,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,715.07/367,057.85 = 145,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,715.07x = 367,057.85 × 145,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,715.07x = 53,409,339,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409,339,756.81/244,715.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,251.13

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