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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,796.58, 337,852.89 and 137,372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,796.58, 337,852.89 and 137,372.94 is: 189,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,796.58 : 337,852.89 = 137,372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,796.58/337,852.89 = 137,372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,796.58x = 337,852.89 × 137,372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,796.58x = 46,411,844,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,411,844,786.80/244,796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,593.52

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