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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,839.40, 367,259.10 and 139,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,839.40, 367,259.10 and 139,863.40 is: 209,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,839.40 : 367,259.10 = 139,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,839.40/367,259.10 = 139,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,839.40x = 367,259.10 × 139,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,839.40x = 51,366,106,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,366,106,406.94/244,839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,795.10

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