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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,232.16, 337,029.84 and 136,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,232.16, 337,029.84 and 136,802.40 is: 188,781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,232.16 : 337,029.84 = 136,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,232.16/337,029.84 = 136,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,232.16x = 337,029.84 × 136,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,232.16x = 46,106,490,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,490,983.62/244,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,781.41

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