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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,658.67, 337,631.79 and 135,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,658.67, 337,631.79 and 135,765.24 is: 187,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,658.67 : 337,631.79 = 135,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,658.67/337,631.79 = 135,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,658.67x = 337,631.79 × 135,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,658.67x = 45,838,661,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838,661,000.98/244,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,357.60

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