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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,842.09, 367,138.10 and 143,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,842.09, 367,138.10 and 143,837.42 is: 215,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,842.09 : 367,138.10 = 143,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,842.09/367,138.10 = 143,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,842.09x = 367,138.10 × 143,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,842.09x = 52,808,194,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808,194,532.82/244,842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,682.67

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