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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,666.31, 337,616.84 and 137,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,666.31, 337,616.84 and 137,215.62 is: 189,344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,666.31 : 337,616.84 = 137,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,666.31/337,616.84 = 137,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,666.31x = 337,616.84 × 137,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,666.31x = 46,326,304,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,304,366.08/244,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,344.85

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