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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,423.61, 337,298.82 and 135,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,423.61, 337,298.82 and 135,527.42 is: 187,024.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,423.61 : 337,298.82 = 135,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,423.61/337,298.82 = 135,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,423.61x = 337,298.82 × 135,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,423.61x = 45,713,238,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713,238,843.64/244,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,024.64

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