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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,492.28, 337,399.14 and 137,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,492.28, 337,399.14 and 137,062.32 is: 189,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,492.28 : 337,399.14 = 137,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,492.28/337,399.14 = 137,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,492.28x = 337,399.14 × 137,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,492.28x = 46,244,708,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,708,894.40/244,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,145.88

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