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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,585.22, 337,531.29 and 142,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,585.22, 337,531.29 and 142,607.90 is: 196,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,585.22 : 337,531.29 = 142,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,585.22/337,531.29 = 142,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,585.22x = 337,531.29 × 142,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,585.22x = 48,134,628,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134,628,451.19/244,585.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,801.05

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