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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,008.15, 366,075.32 and 142,891.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,008.15, 366,075.32 and 142,891.59 is: 214,374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,008.15 : 366,075.32 = 142,891.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,008.15/366,075.32 = 142,891.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,008.15x = 366,075.32 × 142,891.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,008.15x = 52,309,086,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,309,086,398.53/244,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,374.34

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