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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,497.28, 337,425.66 and 143,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,497.28, 337,425.66 and 143,914.72 is: 198,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,497.28 : 337,425.66 = 143,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,497.28/337,425.66 = 143,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,497.28x = 337,425.66 × 143,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,497.28x = 48,560,519,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560,519,379.72/244,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,613.74

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