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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,815.69, 337,847.99 and 142,904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,815.69, 337,847.99 and 142,904.73 is: 197,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,815.69 : 337,847.99 = 142,904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,815.69/337,847.99 = 142,904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,815.69x = 337,847.99 × 142,904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,815.69x = 48,280,075,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280,075,077.47/244,815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,209.89

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