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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,483.88, 337,388.98 and 142,580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,483.88, 337,388.98 and 142,580.02 is: 196,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,483.88 : 337,388.98 = 142,580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,483.88/337,388.98 = 142,580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,483.88x = 337,388.98 × 142,580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,483.88x = 48,104,927,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104,927,516.18/244,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,761.14

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