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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,367.43, 337,213.15 and 142,409.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,367.43, 337,213.15 and 142,409.49 is: 196,517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,367.43 : 337,213.15 = 142,409.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,367.43/337,213.15 = 142,409.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,367.43x = 337,213.15 × 142,409.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,367.43x = 48,022,353,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,353,389.57/244,367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,517.00

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