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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,660.17, 337,633.86 and 135,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,660.17, 337,633.86 and 135,766.74 is: 187,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,660.17 : 337,633.86 = 135,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,660.17/337,633.86 = 135,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,660.17x = 337,633.86 × 135,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,660.17x = 45,839,448,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,839,448,485.82/244,660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,359.67

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