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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,793.20, 367,405.80 and 144,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,793.20, 367,405.80 and 144,828.40 is: 217,370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,793.20 : 367,405.80 = 144,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,793.20/367,405.80 = 144,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,793.20x = 367,405.80 × 144,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,793.20x = 53,210,794,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,794,164.72/244,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,370.39

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