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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,368.43, 337,214.53 and 142,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,368.43, 337,214.53 and 142,410.49 is: 196,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,368.43 : 337,214.53 = 142,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,368.43/337,214.53 = 142,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,368.43x = 337,214.53 × 142,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,368.43x = 48,022,886,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,886,452.42/244,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,518.37

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