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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,489.36, 337,394.86 and 137,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,489.36, 337,394.86 and 137,059.36 is: 189,141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,489.36 : 337,394.86 = 137,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,489.36/337,394.86 = 137,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,489.36x = 337,394.86 × 137,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,489.36x = 46,243,123,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,123,578.89/244,489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,141.66

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