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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,482.14, 337,388.42 and 148,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,482.14, 337,388.42 and 148,997.72 is: 205,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,482.14 : 337,388.42 = 148,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,482.14/337,388.42 = 148,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,482.14x = 337,388.42 × 148,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,482.14x = 50,270,105,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270,105,334.40/244,482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,618.72

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