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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,764.21, 367,256.49 and 132,312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,764.21, 367,256.49 and 132,312.78 is: 198,528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,764.21 : 367,256.49 = 132,312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,764.21/367,256.49 = 132,312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,764.21x = 367,256.49 × 132,312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,764.21x = 48,592,727,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,592,727,164.94/244,764.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,528.73

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