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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,831.30, 367,246.95 and 132,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,831.30, 367,246.95 and 132,856.90 is: 199,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,831.30 : 367,246.95 = 132,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,831.30/367,246.95 = 132,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,831.30x = 367,246.95 × 132,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,831.30x = 48,791,291,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791,291,311.46/244,831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,285.35

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