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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,162.32, 336,960.72 and 136,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,162.32, 336,960.72 and 136,729.44 is: 188,695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,162.32 : 336,960.72 = 136,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,162.32/336,960.72 = 136,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,162.32x = 336,960.72 × 136,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,162.32x = 46,072,450,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,450,547.60/244,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,695.99

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