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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,890, 367,335 and 97,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,890, 367,335 and 97,146 is: 145,719

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,890 : 367,335 = 97,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,890/367,335 = 97,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,890x = 367,335 × 97,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,890x = 35,685,125,910
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,685,125,910/244,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,719

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