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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,548.48, 337,496.46 and 135,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,548.48, 337,496.46 and 135,663.56 is: 187,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,548.48 : 337,496.46 = 135,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,548.48/337,496.46 = 135,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,548.48x = 337,496.46 × 135,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,548.48x = 45,785,970,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785,970,320.39/244,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,226.56

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