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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,936.44, 367,540.74 and 132,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,936.44, 367,540.74 and 132,615 is: 198,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936.44 : 367,540.74 = 132,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936.44/367,540.74 = 132,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936.44x = 367,540.74 × 132,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936.44x = 48,741,415,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741,415,235.10/244,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,996.18

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