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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,188.42, 336,972.15 and 135,288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,188.42, 336,972.15 and 135,288.29 is: 186,693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,188.42 : 336,972.15 = 135,288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,188.42/336,972.15 = 135,288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,188.42x = 336,972.15 × 135,288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,188.42x = 45,588,384,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,588,384,266.26/244,188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,693.47

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