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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,803.20, 367,420.80 and 144,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,803.20, 367,420.80 and 144,838.40 is: 217,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,803.20 : 367,420.80 = 144,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,803.20/367,420.80 = 144,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,803.20x = 367,420.80 × 144,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,803.20x = 53,216,640,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216,640,798.72/244,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,385.40

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