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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,924.20, 366,932.70 and 139,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,924.20, 366,932.70 and 139,429.80 is: 208,886.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,924.20 : 366,932.70 = 139,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,924.20/366,932.70 = 139,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,924.20x = 366,932.70 × 139,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,924.20x = 51,161,352,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,161,352,974.46/244,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,886.48

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