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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,659.97, 367,023.31 and 142,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,659.97, 367,023.31 and 142,125.47 is: 213,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,659.97 : 367,023.31 = 142,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,659.97/367,023.31 = 142,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,659.97x = 367,023.31 × 142,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,659.97x = 52,163,359,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,163,359,620.61/244,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,207.58

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