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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,586.22, 337,532.67 and 142,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,586.22, 337,532.67 and 142,608.90 is: 196,802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.22 : 337,532.67 = 142,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.22/337,532.67 = 142,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.22x = 337,532.67 × 142,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.22x = 48,135,162,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135,162,782.76/244,586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,802.43

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