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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,209.53, 337,010.15 and 142,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,209.53, 337,010.15 and 142,304.92 is: 196,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,209.53 : 337,010.15 = 142,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,209.53/337,010.15 = 142,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,209.53x = 337,010.15 × 142,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,209.53x = 47,958,201,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958,201,948.17/244,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,381.37

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