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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,854.99, 337,899.89 and 137,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,854.99, 337,899.89 and 137,425.02 is: 189,646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,854.99 : 337,899.89 = 137,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,854.99/337,899.89 = 137,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,854.99x = 337,899.89 × 137,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,854.99x = 46,435,898,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,898,454.12/244,854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,646.53

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