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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.88, 337,853.94 and 135,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.88, 337,853.94 and 135,926 is: 187,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.88 : 337,853.94 = 135,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.88/337,853.94 = 135,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.88x = 337,853.94 × 135,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.88x = 45,923,134,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923,134,648.44/244,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,579.27

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