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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,477.98, 337,380.82 and 142,574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,477.98, 337,380.82 and 142,574.11 is: 196,752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,477.98 : 337,380.82 = 142,574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,477.98/337,380.82 = 142,574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,477.98x = 337,380.82 × 142,574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,477.98x = 48,101,768,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,768,942.68/244,477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,752.97

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