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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,847.40, 367,271.10 and 139,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,847.40, 367,271.10 and 139,871.40 is: 209,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,847.40 : 367,271.10 = 139,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,847.40/367,271.10 = 139,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,847.40x = 367,271.10 × 139,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,847.40x = 51,370,722,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,722,936.54/244,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,807.10

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