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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.80, 367,229.70 and 132,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.80, 367,229.70 and 132,845.40 is: 199,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.80 : 367,229.70 = 132,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.80/367,229.70 = 132,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.80x = 367,229.70 × 132,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.80x = 48,784,776,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,784,776,388.38/244,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,268.10

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