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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,501.42, 337,411.74 and 137,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,501.42, 337,411.74 and 137,071.48 is: 189,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,501.42 : 337,411.74 = 137,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,501.42/337,411.74 = 137,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,501.42x = 337,411.74 × 137,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,501.42x = 46,249,526,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249,526,571.18/244,501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,158.52

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