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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,955.60, 367,433.40 and 139,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,955.60, 367,433.40 and 139,785.20 is: 209,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,955.60 : 367,433.40 = 139,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,955.60/367,433.40 = 139,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,955.60x = 367,433.40 × 139,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,955.60x = 51,361,751,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,361,751,305.68/244,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,677.80

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