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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,822.64, 337,857.23 and 137,418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,822.64, 337,857.23 and 137,418.01 is: 189,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,822.64 : 337,857.23 = 137,418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,822.64/337,857.23 = 137,418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,822.64x = 337,857.23 × 137,418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,822.64x = 46,427,666,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,666,678.98/244,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,637.96

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