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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,817.88, 337,851.18 and 135,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,817.88, 337,851.18 and 135,924 is: 187,576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,817.88 : 337,851.18 = 135,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,817.88/337,851.18 = 135,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,817.88x = 337,851.18 × 135,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,817.88x = 45,922,083,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922,083,790.32/244,817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,576.51

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