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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,704.82, 366,938.57 and 143,535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,704.82, 366,938.57 and 143,535.93 is: 215,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,704.82 : 366,938.57 = 143,535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,704.82/366,938.57 = 143,535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,704.82x = 366,938.57 × 143,535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,704.82x = 52,668,868,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,668,868,897.82/244,704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,234.29

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