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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,757.57, 337,747.73 and 135,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,757.57, 337,747.73 and 135,867.78 is: 187,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,757.57 : 337,747.73 = 135,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,757.57/337,747.73 = 135,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,757.57x = 337,747.73 × 135,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,757.57x = 45,889,033,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889,033,595.80/244,757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,487.70

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