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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,894, 367,341 and 97,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,894, 367,341 and 97,150 is: 145,725

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,894 : 367,341 = 97,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,894/367,341 = 97,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,894x = 367,341 × 97,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,894x = 35,687,178,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687,178,150/244,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,725

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