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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.59, 337,572.33 and 135,721.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.59, 337,572.33 and 135,721.95 is: 187,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.59 : 337,572.33 = 135,721.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.59/337,572.33 = 135,721.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.59x = 337,572.33 × 135,721.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.59x = 45,815,974,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815,974,893.64/244,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,297.85

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