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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,496.28, 337,424.28 and 143,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,496.28, 337,424.28 and 143,913.72 is: 198,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,496.28 : 337,424.28 = 143,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,496.28/337,424.28 = 143,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,496.28x = 337,424.28 × 143,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,496.28x = 48,559,983,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,983,353.12/244,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,612.36

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