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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,720.57, 367,066.10 and 145,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,720.57, 367,066.10 and 145,512.10 is: 218,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,720.57 : 367,066.10 = 145,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,720.57/367,066.10 = 145,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,720.57x = 367,066.10 × 145,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,720.57x = 53,412,559,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,412,559,049.81/244,720.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,259.38

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