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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,825.80, 367,238.70 and 139,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,825.80, 367,238.70 and 139,849.80 is: 209,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,825.80 : 367,238.70 = 139,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,825.80/367,238.70 = 139,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,825.80x = 367,238.70 × 139,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,825.80x = 51,358,258,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358,258,747.26/244,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,774.70

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