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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,714.80, 367,072.20 and 139,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,714.80, 367,072.20 and 139,738.80 is: 209,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,714.80 : 367,072.20 = 139,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,714.80/367,072.20 = 139,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,714.80x = 367,072.20 × 139,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,714.80x = 51,294,228,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,294,228,741.36/244,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,608.20

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