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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,545.43, 337,472.64 and 137,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,545.43, 337,472.64 and 137,115.46 is: 189,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,545.43 : 337,472.64 = 137,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,545.43/337,472.64 = 137,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,545.43x = 337,472.64 × 137,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,545.43x = 46,272,716,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,272,716,271.01/244,545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,219.30

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