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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,786.60, 337,804.58 and 137,356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,786.60, 337,804.58 and 137,356.37 is: 189,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,786.60 : 337,804.58 = 137,356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,786.60/337,804.58 = 137,356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,786.60x = 337,804.58 × 137,356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,786.60x = 46,399,608,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,399,608,502.37/244,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,551.26

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