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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,736.41, 366,627.57 and 137,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,736.41, 366,627.57 and 137,793.48 is: 206,421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,736.41 : 366,627.57 = 137,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,736.41/366,627.57 = 137,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,736.41x = 366,627.57 × 137,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,736.41x = 50,518,887,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518,887,359.39/244,736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,421.63

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