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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,548.43, 337,476.78 and 137,118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,548.43, 337,476.78 and 137,118.46 is: 189,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,548.43 : 337,476.78 = 137,118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,548.43/337,476.78 = 137,118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,548.43x = 337,476.78 × 137,118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,548.43x = 46,274,296,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274,296,359.36/244,548.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,223.44

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