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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,204.89, 337,003.77 and 142,300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,204.89, 337,003.77 and 142,300.27 is: 196,374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,204.89 : 337,003.77 = 142,300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,204.89/337,003.77 = 142,300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,204.89x = 337,003.77 × 142,300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,204.89x = 47,955,727,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,727,462.02/244,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,374.97

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