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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,784.02, 337,801.16 and 137,354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,784.02, 337,801.16 and 137,354.54 is: 189,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,784.02 : 337,801.16 = 137,354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,784.02/337,801.16 = 137,354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,784.02x = 337,801.16 × 137,354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,784.02x = 46,398,522,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,398,522,943.27/244,784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,548.82

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