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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,787.60, 337,805.95 and 137,357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,787.60, 337,805.95 and 137,357.37 is: 189,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,787.60 : 337,805.95 = 137,357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,787.60/337,805.95 = 137,357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,787.60x = 337,805.95 × 137,357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,787.60x = 46,400,136,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400,136,862.35/244,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,552.64

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