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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,783.90, 337,804.50 and 135,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,783.90, 337,804.50 and 135,895.60 is: 187,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,783.90 : 337,804.50 = 135,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,783.90/337,804.50 = 135,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,783.90x = 337,804.50 × 135,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,783.90x = 45,906,145,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906,145,210.20/244,783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,537.44

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