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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,650.16, 337,613.16 and 142,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,650.16, 337,613.16 and 142,734.88 is: 196,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,650.16 : 337,613.16 = 142,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,650.16/337,613.16 = 142,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,650.16x = 337,613.16 × 142,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,650.16x = 48,189,173,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,189,173,879.02/244,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,971.77

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