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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.67, 366,974.15 and 139,245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.67, 366,974.15 and 139,245.75 is: 208,865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.67 : 366,974.15 = 139,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.67/366,974.15 = 139,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.67x = 366,974.15 × 139,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.67x = 51,099,590,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099,590,051.13/244,652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,865.86

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