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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,748.73, 367,233.23 and 132,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,748.73, 367,233.23 and 132,297.29 is: 198,505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,748.73 : 367,233.23 = 132,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,748.73/367,233.23 = 132,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,748.73x = 367,233.23 × 132,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,748.73x = 48,583,961,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583,961,126.95/244,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,505.47

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