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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,620.76, 337,579.09 and 137,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,620.76, 337,579.09 and 137,188.49 is: 189,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,620.76 : 337,579.09 = 137,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,620.76/337,579.09 = 137,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,620.76x = 337,579.09 × 137,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,620.76x = 46,311,964,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,311,964,353.49/244,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,321.48

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