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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,447.53, 337,336.45 and 137,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,447.53, 337,336.45 and 137,017.54 is: 189,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,447.53 : 337,336.45 = 137,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,447.53/337,336.45 = 137,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,447.53x = 337,336.45 × 137,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,447.53x = 46,221,010,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,010,531.33/244,447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,083.57

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