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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,547.43, 337,475.40 and 137,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,547.43, 337,475.40 and 137,117.46 is: 189,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,547.43 : 337,475.40 = 137,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,547.43/337,475.40 = 137,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,547.43x = 337,475.40 × 137,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,547.43x = 46,273,769,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,273,769,660.48/244,547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,222.06

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