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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,759.23, 337,772.97 and 137,337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,759.23, 337,772.97 and 137,337.03 is: 189,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,759.23 : 337,772.97 = 137,337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,759.23/337,772.97 = 137,337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,759.23x = 337,772.97 × 137,337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,759.23x = 46,388,736,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,736,514.08/244,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,528.04

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