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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,787.13, 366,830.78 and 139,388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,787.13, 366,830.78 and 139,388.31 is: 208,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,787.13 : 366,830.78 = 139,388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,787.13/366,830.78 = 139,388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,787.13x = 366,830.78 × 139,388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,787.13x = 51,131,921,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131,921,783.24/244,787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,883.21

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