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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,641.30, 366,961.95 and 139,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,641.30, 366,961.95 and 139,665.30 is: 209,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,641.30 : 366,961.95 = 139,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,641.30/366,961.95 = 139,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,641.30x = 366,961.95 × 139,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,641.30x = 51,251,850,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,251,850,835.34/244,641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,497.95

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