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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,855.99, 337,901.26 and 137,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,855.99, 337,901.26 and 137,426.02 is: 189,647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,855.99 : 337,901.26 = 137,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,855.99/337,901.26 = 137,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,855.99x = 337,901.26 × 137,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,855.99x = 46,436,425,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436,425,314.79/244,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,647.90

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