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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,462.50, 337,377.69 and 143,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,462.50, 337,377.69 and 143,879.94 is: 198,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,462.50 : 337,377.69 = 143,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,462.50/337,377.69 = 143,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,462.50x = 337,377.69 × 143,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,462.50x = 48,541,881,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,541,881,794.54/244,462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,565.76

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