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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,342.40, 337,176.64 and 143,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,342.40, 337,176.64 and 143,720.96 is: 198,325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,342.40 : 337,176.64 = 143,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,342.40/337,176.64 = 143,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,342.40x = 337,176.64 × 143,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,342.40x = 48,459,350,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,459,350,390.37/244,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,325.59

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