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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,810.87, 337,863.26 and 137,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,810.87, 337,863.26 and 137,381.32 is: 189,599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,810.87 : 337,863.26 = 137,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,810.87/337,863.26 = 137,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,810.87x = 337,863.26 × 137,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,810.87x = 46,416,101,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416,101,404.09/244,810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,599.84

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