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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,875.33, 337,909.62 and 135,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,875.33, 337,909.62 and 135,985.80 is: 187,650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,875.33 : 337,909.62 = 135,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,875.33/337,909.62 = 135,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,875.33x = 337,909.62 × 135,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,875.33x = 45,950,910,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950,910,003.40/244,875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,650.22

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