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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,740.62, 367,067.14 and 155,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,740.62, 367,067.14 and 155,729.72 is: 233,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,740.62 : 367,067.14 = 155,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,740.62/367,067.14 = 155,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,740.62x = 367,067.14 × 155,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,740.62x = 57,163,263,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,163,263,461.74/244,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,566.72

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