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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,743.89, 337,741.34 and 135,841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,743.89, 337,741.34 and 135,841.89 is: 187,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,743.89 : 337,741.34 = 135,841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,743.89/337,741.34 = 135,841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,743.89x = 337,741.34 × 135,841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,743.89x = 45,879,419,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,879,419,588.82/244,743.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,458.90

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