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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,834.38, 366,901.65 and 139,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,834.38, 366,901.65 and 139,435.56 is: 208,954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,834.38 : 366,901.65 = 139,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,834.38/366,901.65 = 139,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,834.38x = 366,901.65 × 139,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,834.38x = 51,159,137,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,159,137,032.67/244,834.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,954.06

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