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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,917.70, 366,922.95 and 139,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,917.70, 366,922.95 and 139,423.30 is: 208,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,917.70 : 366,922.95 = 139,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,917.70/366,922.95 = 139,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,917.70x = 366,922.95 × 139,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,917.70x = 51,157,608,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,157,608,534.74/244,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,876.73

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