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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,805.23, 366,942.15 and 95,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,805.23, 366,942.15 and 95,001.40 is: 142,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,805.23 : 366,942.15 = 95,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,805.23/366,942.15 = 95,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,805.23x = 366,942.15 × 95,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,805.23x = 34,860,017,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,860,017,969.01/244,805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,398.99

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