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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,761.56, 337,753.24 and 135,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,761.56, 337,753.24 and 135,871.80 is: 187,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,761.56 : 337,753.24 = 135,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,761.56/337,753.24 = 135,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,761.56x = 337,753.24 × 135,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,761.56x = 45,891,140,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,891,140,674.63/244,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,493.25

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