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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,901.20, 367,567.80 and 144,936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,901.20, 367,567.80 and 144,936.40 is: 217,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,901.20 : 367,567.80 = 144,936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,901.20/367,567.80 = 144,936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,901.20x = 367,567.80 × 144,936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,901.20x = 53,273,953,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273,953,687.92/244,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,532.43

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