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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,452.87, 337,345.67 and 135,564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,452.87, 337,345.67 and 135,564.86 is: 187,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,452.87 : 337,345.67 = 135,564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,452.87/337,345.67 = 135,564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,452.87x = 337,345.67 × 135,564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,452.87x = 45,732,219,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732,219,707.43/244,452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,079.91

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