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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,829.36, 337,870.56 and 137,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,829.36, 337,870.56 and 137,407.56 is: 189,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,829.36 : 337,870.56 = 137,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,829.36/337,870.56 = 137,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,829.36x = 337,870.56 × 137,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,829.36x = 46,425,969,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,969,245.43/244,829.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,625.82

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