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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,909.45, 366,872.10 and 139,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,909.45, 366,872.10 and 139,605.40 is: 209,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,909.45 : 366,872.10 = 139,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,909.45/366,872.10 = 139,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,909.45x = 366,872.10 × 139,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,909.45x = 51,217,326,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217,326,269.34/244,909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,127.60

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