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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,740.96, 337,731.12 and 144,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,740.96, 337,731.12 and 144,119.52 is: 198,878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,740.96 : 337,731.12 = 144,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,740.96/337,731.12 = 144,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,740.96x = 337,731.12 × 144,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,740.96x = 48,673,646,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673,646,903.46/244,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,878.22

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