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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,457.40, 366,977.70 and 137,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,457.40, 366,977.70 and 137,926.20 is: 207,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,457.40 : 366,977.70 = 137,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,457.40/366,977.70 = 137,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,457.40x = 366,977.70 × 137,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,457.40x = 50,615,839,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,615,839,645.74/244,457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,053.82

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