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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,929.70, 366,940.95 and 139,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,929.70, 366,940.95 and 139,435.30 is: 208,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,929.70 : 366,940.95 = 139,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,929.70/366,940.95 = 139,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,929.70x = 366,940.95 × 139,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,929.70x = 51,164,521,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164,521,445.54/244,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,894.72

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