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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,713.15, 337,707.43 and 137,276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,713.15, 337,707.43 and 137,276.78 is: 189,443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,713.15 : 337,707.43 = 137,276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,713.15/337,707.43 = 137,276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,713.15x = 337,707.43 × 137,276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,713.15x = 46,359,386,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,386,540.75/244,713.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,443.79

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