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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,733.32, 337,737.18 and 137,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,733.32, 337,737.18 and 137,311.12 is: 189,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,733.32 : 337,737.18 = 137,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,733.32/337,737.18 = 137,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,733.32x = 337,737.18 × 137,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,733.32x = 46,375,070,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,070,451.44/244,733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,492.26

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