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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,451.61, 337,326.15 and 135,561.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,451.61, 337,326.15 and 135,561.46 is: 187,065.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,451.61 : 337,326.15 = 135,561.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,451.61/337,326.15 = 135,561.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,451.61x = 337,326.15 × 135,561.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,451.61x = 45,728,425,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,425,390.18/244,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,065.35

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