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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,674.77, 337,520.68 and 142,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,674.77, 337,520.68 and 142,663.01 is: 196,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,674.77 : 337,520.68 = 142,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,674.77/337,520.68 = 142,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,674.77x = 337,520.68 × 142,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,674.77x = 48,151,714,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,151,714,101.79/244,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,798.86

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