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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,712.24, 366,593.88 and 143,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,712.24, 366,593.88 and 143,264.24 is: 214,618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,712.24 : 366,593.88 = 143,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,712.24/366,593.88 = 143,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,712.24x = 366,593.88 × 143,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,712.24x = 52,519,793,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,793,606.85/244,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,618.58

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