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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,745.82, 337,754.43 and 137,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,745.82, 337,754.43 and 137,323.62 is: 189,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,745.82 : 337,754.43 = 137,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,745.82/337,754.43 = 137,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,745.82x = 337,754.43 × 137,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,745.82x = 46,381,660,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381,660,998.64/244,745.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,509.51

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