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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,298.46, 337,153.59 and 136,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,298.46, 337,153.59 and 136,867.80 is: 188,889.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,298.46 : 337,153.59 = 136,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,298.46/337,153.59 = 136,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,298.46x = 337,153.59 × 136,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,298.46x = 46,145,470,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145,470,125.40/244,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,889.73

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