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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,500.42, 337,410.36 and 137,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,500.42, 337,410.36 and 137,070.48 is: 189,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,500.42 : 337,410.36 = 137,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,500.42/337,410.36 = 137,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,500.42x = 337,410.36 × 137,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,500.42x = 46,249,000,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249,000,002.17/244,500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,157.14

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