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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,897.92, 337,919.04 and 144,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,897.92, 337,919.04 and 144,282.24 is: 199,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,897.92 : 337,919.04 = 144,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,897.92/337,919.04 = 144,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,897.92x = 337,919.04 × 144,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,897.92x = 48,755,716,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755,716,029.85/244,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,085.87

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