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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,272.88, 366,372.60 and 143,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,272.88, 366,372.60 and 143,117.38 is: 214,654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,272.88 : 366,372.60 = 143,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,272.88/366,372.60 = 143,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,272.88x = 366,372.60 × 143,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,272.88x = 52,434,286,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,286,615.79/244,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,654.56

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