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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,792.92, 337,813.32 and 137,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,792.92, 337,813.32 and 137,362.71 is: 189,560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,792.92 : 337,813.32 = 137,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,792.92/337,813.32 = 137,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,792.92x = 337,813.32 × 137,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,792.92x = 46,402,953,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,402,953,109.30/244,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,560.03

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