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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.97, 337,561.84 and 142,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.97, 337,561.84 and 142,697.69 is: 196,920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.97 : 337,561.84 = 142,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.97/337,561.84 = 142,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.97x = 337,561.84 × 142,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.97x = 48,169,295,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,169,295,822.43/244,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,920.45

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