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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,502.16, 337,413.51 and 142,519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,502.16, 337,413.51 and 142,519.92 is: 196,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,502.16 : 337,413.51 = 142,519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,502.16/337,413.51 = 142,519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,502.16x = 337,413.51 × 142,519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,502.16x = 48,088,146,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088,146,452.12/244,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,677.80

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