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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.86, 337,490.91 and 135,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.86, 337,490.91 and 135,679.71 is: 187,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.86 : 337,490.91 = 135,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.86/337,490.91 = 135,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.86x = 337,490.91 × 135,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.86x = 45,790,668,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,668,796.44/244,558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,237.83

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