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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,659.86, 337,607.92 and 137,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,659.86, 337,607.92 and 137,209.13 is: 189,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,659.86 : 337,607.92 = 137,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,659.86/337,607.92 = 137,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,659.86x = 337,607.92 × 137,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,659.86x = 46,322,889,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322,889,297.43/244,659.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,335.88

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