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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,475.70, 337,377.66 and 142,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,475.70, 337,377.66 and 142,571.82 is: 196,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,475.70 : 337,377.66 = 142,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,475.70/337,377.66 = 142,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,475.70x = 337,377.66 × 142,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,475.70x = 48,100,547,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,100,547,013.54/244,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,749.81

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