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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,840.38, 366,910.65 and 139,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,840.38, 366,910.65 and 139,441.56 is: 208,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,840.38 : 366,910.65 = 139,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,840.38/366,910.65 = 139,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,840.38x = 366,910.65 × 139,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,840.38x = 51,162,593,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162,593,416.61/244,840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,963.05

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