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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,730.53, 337,729.04 and 142,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,730.53, 337,729.04 and 142,826.36 is: 197,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,730.53 : 337,729.04 = 142,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,730.53/337,729.04 = 142,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,730.53x = 337,729.04 × 142,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,730.53x = 48,236,608,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236,608,385.71/244,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,100.90

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