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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,146.79, 336,922.53 and 135,258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,146.79, 336,922.53 and 135,258.21 is: 186,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,146.79 : 336,922.53 = 135,258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,146.79/336,922.53 = 135,258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,146.79x = 336,922.53 × 135,258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,146.79x = 45,571,535,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,535,955.57/244,146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,656.30

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