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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.02, 337,713.98 and 135,822.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.02, 337,713.98 and 135,822.01 is: 187,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.02 : 337,713.98 = 135,822.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.02/337,713.98 = 135,822.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.02x = 337,713.98 × 135,822.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.02x = 45,868,991,796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,868,991,796.11/244,724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,431.51

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