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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,479.43, 337,382.85 and 142,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,479.43, 337,382.85 and 142,575.58 is: 196,755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,479.43 : 337,382.85 = 142,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,479.43/337,382.85 = 142,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,479.43x = 337,382.85 × 142,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,479.43x = 48,102,555,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102,555,520.80/244,479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,755.02

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