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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,447.74, 337,334.85 and 137,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,447.74, 337,334.85 and 137,017.62 is: 189,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,447.74 : 337,334.85 = 137,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,447.74/337,334.85 = 137,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,447.74x = 337,334.85 × 137,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,447.74x = 46,220,818,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220,818,290.06/244,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,082.62

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