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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,406.72, 337,276.10 and 136,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,406.72, 337,276.10 and 136,974.44 is: 189,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,406.72 : 337,276.10 = 136,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,406.72/337,276.10 = 136,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,406.72x = 337,276.10 × 136,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,406.72x = 46,198,206,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,198,206,108.51/244,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,021.83

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