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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,804.92, 337,837.48 and 137,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,804.92, 337,837.48 and 137,381.52 is: 189,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,804.92 : 337,837.48 = 137,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,804.92/337,837.48 = 137,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,804.92x = 337,837.48 × 137,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,804.92x = 46,412,626,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412,626,515.37/244,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,590.25

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