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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,705.65, 337,727.46 and 137,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,705.65, 337,727.46 and 137,282.52 is: 189,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,705.65 : 337,727.46 = 137,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,705.65/337,727.46 = 137,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,705.65x = 337,727.46 × 137,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,705.65x = 46,364,076,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,076,782.00/244,705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,468.76

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