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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,453.87, 337,347.05 and 135,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,453.87, 337,347.05 and 135,565.86 is: 187,081.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,453.87 : 337,347.05 = 135,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,453.87/337,347.05 = 135,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,453.87x = 337,347.05 × 135,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,453.87x = 45,732,742,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732,742,951.71/244,453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,081.28

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