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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,701.82, 366,934.07 and 143,532.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,701.82, 366,934.07 and 143,532.93 is: 215,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,701.82 : 366,934.07 = 143,532.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,701.82/366,934.07 = 143,532.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,701.82x = 366,934.07 × 143,532.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,701.82x = 52,667,122,183.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667,122,183.93/244,701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,229.79

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