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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,858.40, 367,287.60 and 139,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,858.40, 367,287.60 and 139,882.40 is: 209,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,858.40 : 367,287.60 = 139,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,858.40/367,287.60 = 139,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,858.40x = 367,287.60 × 139,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,858.40x = 51,377,070,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,377,070,978.24/244,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,823.60

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