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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,567.12, 337,490.76 and 137,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,567.12, 337,490.76 and 137,148.88 is: 189,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,567.12 : 337,490.76 = 137,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,567.12/337,490.76 = 137,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,567.12x = 337,490.76 × 137,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,567.12x = 46,286,479,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286,479,744.35/244,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,258.80

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