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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,799.52, 337,795.92 and 137,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,799.52, 337,795.92 and 137,347.20 is: 189,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,799.52 : 337,795.92 = 137,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,799.52/337,795.92 = 137,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,799.52x = 337,795.92 × 137,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,799.52x = 46,395,323,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395,323,783.42/244,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,523.75

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