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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,735.82, 337,740.64 and 137,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,735.82, 337,740.64 and 137,313.62 is: 189,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,735.82 : 337,740.64 = 137,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,735.82/337,740.64 = 137,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,735.82x = 337,740.64 × 137,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,735.82x = 46,376,389,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,376,389,899.52/244,735.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,495.72

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