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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,261.87, 337,081.31 and 133,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,261.87, 337,081.31 and 133,879.88 is: 184,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,261.87 : 337,081.31 = 133,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,261.87/337,081.31 = 133,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,261.87x = 337,081.31 × 133,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,261.87x = 45,128,402,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128,402,978.24/244,261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,754.19

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