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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,212.67, 337,023.94 and 142,221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,212.67, 337,023.94 and 142,221.67 is: 196,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,212.67 : 337,023.94 = 142,221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,212.67/337,023.94 = 142,221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,212.67x = 337,023.94 × 142,221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,212.67x = 47,932,108,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,932,108,541.09/244,212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,272.00

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