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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,954.60, 367,431.90 and 139,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,954.60, 367,431.90 and 139,784.20 is: 209,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,954.60 : 367,431.90 = 139,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,954.60/367,431.90 = 139,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,954.60x = 367,431.90 × 139,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,954.60x = 51,361,174,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,361,174,195.98/244,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,676.30

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