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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.95, 337,572.46 and 137,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.95, 337,572.46 and 137,183.68 is: 189,314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.95 : 337,572.46 = 137,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.95/337,572.46 = 137,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.95x = 337,572.46 × 137,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.95x = 46,309,432,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,309,432,799.34/244,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,314.85

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