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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,547.03, 337,478.35 and 147,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,547.03, 337,478.35 and 147,737.42 is: 203,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,547.03 : 337,478.35 = 147,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,547.03/337,478.35 = 147,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,547.03x = 337,478.35 × 147,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,547.03x = 49,858,181,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,181,209.21/244,547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,879.73

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