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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,874.88, 366,962.40 and 139,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,874.88, 366,962.40 and 139,476.24 is: 209,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,874.88 : 366,962.40 = 139,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,874.88/366,962.40 = 139,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,874.88x = 366,962.40 × 139,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,874.88x = 51,182,535,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182,535,773.38/244,874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,015.05

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