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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,670.22, 337,639.32 and 137,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,670.22, 337,639.32 and 137,237.76 is: 189,384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,670.22 : 337,639.32 = 137,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,670.22/337,639.32 = 137,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,670.22x = 337,639.32 × 137,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,670.22x = 46,336,863,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,336,863,964.72/244,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,384.98

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