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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,373.52, 337,239.54 and 136,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,373.52, 337,239.54 and 136,967.52 is: 189,017.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,373.52 : 337,239.54 = 136,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,373.52/337,239.54 = 136,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,373.52x = 337,239.54 × 136,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,373.52x = 46,190,863,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190,863,439.74/244,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,017.47

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