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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,848.40, 367,272.60 and 139,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,848.40, 367,272.60 and 139,872.40 is: 209,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,848.40 : 367,272.60 = 139,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,848.40/367,272.60 = 139,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,848.40x = 367,272.60 × 139,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,848.40x = 51,371,300,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371,300,016.24/244,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,808.60

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