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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,861.40, 367,292.10 and 145,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,861.40, 367,292.10 and 145,328.60 is: 217,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,861.40 : 367,292.10 = 145,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,861.40/367,292.10 = 145,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,861.40x = 367,292.10 × 145,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,861.40x = 53,378,046,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,046,684.06/244,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,992.90

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