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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,729.73, 367,079.78 and 145,521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,729.73, 367,079.78 and 145,521.26 is: 218,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,729.73 : 367,079.78 = 145,521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,729.73/367,079.78 = 145,521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,729.73x = 367,079.78 × 145,521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,729.73x = 53,417,912,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,417,912,106.12/244,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,273.08

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