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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,768.80, 367,263.24 and 132,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,768.80, 367,263.24 and 132,317.28 is: 198,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,768.80 : 367,263.24 = 132,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,768.80/367,263.24 = 132,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,768.80x = 367,263.24 × 132,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,768.80x = 48,595,272,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595,272,960.79/244,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,535.41

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