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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,937.44, 367,542.24 and 132,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,937.44, 367,542.24 and 132,616 is: 198,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,937.44 : 367,542.24 = 132,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,937.44/367,542.24 = 132,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,937.44x = 367,542.24 × 132,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,937.44x = 48,741,981,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741,981,699.84/244,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,997.68

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