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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,705.12, 337,718.64 and 137,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,705.12, 337,718.64 and 137,304.16 is: 189,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,705.12 : 337,718.64 = 137,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,705.12/337,718.64 = 137,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,705.12x = 337,718.64 × 137,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,705.12x = 46,370,174,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370,174,181.54/244,705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,494.09

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