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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,947.32, 367,327.72 and 145,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,947.32, 367,327.72 and 145,135.68 is: 217,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,947.32 : 367,327.72 = 145,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,947.32/367,327.72 = 145,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,947.32x = 367,327.72 × 145,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,947.32x = 53,312,358,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,358,425.05/244,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,648.26

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