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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,871.20, 367,522.80 and 144,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,871.20, 367,522.80 and 144,906.40 is: 217,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,871.20 : 367,522.80 = 144,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,871.20/367,522.80 = 144,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,871.20x = 367,522.80 × 144,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,871.20x = 53,256,405,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,405,865.92/244,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,487.42

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