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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,593.02, 368,374.47 and 144,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,593.02, 368,374.47 and 144,447 is: 216,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,593.02 : 368,374.47 = 144,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,593.02/368,374.47 = 144,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,593.02x = 368,374.47 × 144,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,593.02x = 53,210,587,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,587,068.09/245,593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,661.64

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