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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,807.20, 367,426.80 and 144,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,807.20, 367,426.80 and 144,842.40 is: 217,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,807.20 : 367,426.80 = 144,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,807.20/367,426.80 = 144,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,807.20x = 367,426.80 × 144,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,807.20x = 53,218,979,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,979,536.32/244,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,391.40

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