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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,839.38, 366,909.15 and 139,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,839.38, 366,909.15 and 139,440.56 is: 208,961.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,839.38 : 366,909.15 = 139,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,839.38/366,909.15 = 139,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,839.38x = 366,909.15 × 139,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,839.38x = 51,162,017,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162,017,345.12/244,839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,961.55

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