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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,422.61, 337,297.44 and 135,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,422.61, 337,297.44 and 135,526.42 is: 187,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,422.61 : 337,297.44 = 135,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,422.61/337,297.44 = 135,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,422.61x = 337,297.44 × 135,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,422.61x = 45,712,713,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,712,713,169.74/244,422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,023.26

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