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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,838.80, 366,970.20 and 139,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,838.80, 366,970.20 and 139,757.20 is: 209,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,838.80 : 366,970.20 = 139,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,838.80/366,970.20 = 139,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,838.80x = 366,970.20 × 139,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,838.80x = 51,286,727,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,286,727,635.44/244,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,471.41

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