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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.60, 337,580.60 and 135,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.60, 337,580.60 and 135,727.96 is: 187,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.60 : 337,580.60 = 135,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.60/337,580.60 = 135,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.60x = 337,580.60 × 135,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.60x = 45,819,126,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819,126,173.58/244,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,306.13

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