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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,834.86, 337,878.16 and 137,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,834.86, 337,878.16 and 137,413.08 is: 189,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,834.86 : 337,878.16 = 137,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,834.86/337,878.16 = 137,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,834.86x = 337,878.16 × 137,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,834.86x = 46,428,878,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,878,630.33/244,834.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,633.45

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