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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,100.85, 336,801.18 and 142,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,100.85, 336,801.18 and 142,064.52 is: 196,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,100.85 : 336,801.18 = 142,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,100.85/336,801.18 = 142,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,100.85x = 336,801.18 × 142,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,100.85x = 47,847,497,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,497,972.13/244,100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,015.29

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