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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,801.64, 337,823.10 and 137,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,801.64, 337,823.10 and 137,373.80 is: 189,574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,801.64 : 337,823.10 = 137,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,801.64/337,823.10 = 137,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,801.64x = 337,823.10 × 137,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,801.64x = 46,408,042,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408,042,974.78/244,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,574.07

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