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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,913.20, 367,585.80 and 144,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,913.20, 367,585.80 and 144,948.40 is: 217,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,913.20 : 367,585.80 = 144,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,913.20/367,585.80 = 144,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,913.20x = 367,585.80 × 144,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,913.20x = 53,280,973,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280,973,572.72/244,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,550.44

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