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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,874.23, 337,900.47 and 137,456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,874.23, 337,900.47 and 137,456.08 is: 189,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,874.23 : 337,900.47 = 137,456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,874.23/337,900.47 = 137,456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,874.23x = 337,900.47 × 137,456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,874.23x = 46,446,474,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446,474,036.36/244,874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,674.81

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