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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,777.52, 337,792.20 and 137,348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,777.52, 337,792.20 and 137,348.04 is: 189,539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,777.52 : 337,792.20 = 137,348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,777.52/337,792.20 = 137,348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,777.52x = 337,792.20 × 137,348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,777.52x = 46,395,096,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395,096,597.29/244,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,539.86

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