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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,771.98, 367,263.27 and 132,532.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,771.98, 367,263.27 and 132,532.43 is: 198,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,771.98 : 367,263.27 = 132,532.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,771.98/367,263.27 = 132,532.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,771.98x = 367,263.27 × 132,532.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,771.98x = 48,674,291,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,674,291,786.53/244,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,855.65

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