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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,547.34, 337,478.78 and 147,737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,547.34, 337,478.78 and 147,737.74 is: 203,880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,547.34 : 337,478.78 = 147,737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,547.34/337,478.78 = 147,737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,547.34x = 337,478.78 × 147,737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,547.34x = 49,858,350,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,350,567.76/244,547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,880.16

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