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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.22, 337,662.54 and 142,737.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.22, 337,662.54 and 142,737.21 is: 197,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.22 : 337,662.54 = 142,737.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.22/337,662.54 = 142,737.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.22x = 337,662.54 × 142,737.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.22x = 48,197,008,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,197,008,881.11/244,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,002.13

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