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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,750.82, 367,271.79 and 132,428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,750.82, 367,271.79 and 132,428.77 is: 198,721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,750.82 : 367,271.79 = 132,428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,750.82/367,271.79 = 132,428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,750.82x = 367,271.79 × 132,428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,750.82x = 48,637,353,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,637,353,173.88/244,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,721.93

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