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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,761.23, 337,775.73 and 137,339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,761.23, 337,775.73 and 137,339.03 is: 189,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,761.23 : 337,775.73 = 137,339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,761.23/337,775.73 = 137,339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,761.23x = 337,775.73 × 137,339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,761.23x = 46,389,791,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,791,115.74/244,761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,530.80

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