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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,725.52, 337,701.36 and 137,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,725.52, 337,701.36 and 137,280.64 is: 189,436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,725.52 : 337,701.36 = 137,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,725.52/337,701.36 = 137,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,725.52x = 337,701.36 × 137,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,725.52x = 46,359,858,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,858,829.67/244,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,436.14

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