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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,369.94, 337,224.87 and 142,388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,369.94, 337,224.87 and 142,388.91 is: 196,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,369.94 : 337,224.87 = 142,388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,369.94/337,224.87 = 142,388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,369.94x = 337,224.87 × 142,388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,369.94x = 48,017,081,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017,081,664.19/244,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,493.41

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