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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,665.59, 337,615.80 and 137,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,665.59, 337,615.80 and 137,214.86 is: 189,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,665.59 : 337,615.80 = 137,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,665.59/337,615.80 = 137,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,665.59x = 337,615.80 × 137,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,665.59x = 46,325,903,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,903,042.71/244,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,343.77

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