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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,832.80, 367,249.20 and 132,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,832.80, 367,249.20 and 132,858.40 is: 199,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,832.80 : 367,249.20 = 132,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,832.80/367,249.20 = 132,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,832.80x = 367,249.20 × 132,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,832.80x = 48,792,141,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792,141,113.28/244,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,287.60

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