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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,856.52, 337,917.02 and 137,433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,856.52, 337,917.02 and 137,433.51 is: 189,666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,856.52 : 337,917.02 = 137,433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,856.52/337,917.02 = 137,433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,856.52x = 337,917.02 × 137,433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,856.52x = 46,441,121,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,121,460.17/244,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,666.67

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