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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,410.93, 337,286.28 and 142,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,410.93, 337,286.28 and 142,496.73 is: 196,645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,410.93 : 337,286.28 = 142,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,410.93/337,286.28 = 142,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,410.93x = 337,286.28 × 142,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,410.93x = 48,062,191,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062,191,973.86/244,410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,645.02

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