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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,952.20, 366,974.70 and 139,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,952.20, 366,974.70 and 139,457.80 is: 208,928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,952.20 : 366,974.70 = 139,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,952.20/366,974.70 = 139,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,952.20x = 366,974.70 × 139,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,952.20x = 51,177,484,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,484,317.66/244,952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,928.45

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