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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,438.40, 366,949.20 and 137,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,438.40, 366,949.20 and 137,907.20 is: 207,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,438.40 : 366,949.20 = 137,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,438.40/366,949.20 = 137,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,438.40x = 366,949.20 × 137,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,438.40x = 50,604,936,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604,936,714.24/244,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,025.31

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