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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,401.90, 337,273.84 and 142,487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,401.90, 337,273.84 and 142,487.70 is: 196,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,401.90 : 337,273.84 = 142,487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,401.90/337,273.84 = 142,487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,401.90x = 337,273.84 × 142,487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,401.90x = 48,057,373,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,057,373,731.77/244,401.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,632.57

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