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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,838.40, 367,257.60 and 145,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,838.40, 367,257.60 and 145,305.60 is: 217,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,838.40 : 367,257.60 = 145,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,838.40/367,257.60 = 145,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,838.40x = 367,257.60 × 145,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,838.40x = 53,364,585,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364,585,922.56/244,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,958.40

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