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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.64, 337,714.84 and 135,822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.64, 337,714.84 and 135,822.64 is: 187,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.64 : 337,714.84 = 135,822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.64/337,714.84 = 135,822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.64x = 337,714.84 × 135,822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.64x = 45,869,320,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869,320,291.69/244,724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,432.37

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