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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,877.95, 337,913.04 and 137,427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,877.95, 337,913.04 and 137,427.22 is: 189,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,877.95 : 337,913.04 = 137,427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,877.95/337,913.04 = 137,427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,877.95x = 337,913.04 × 137,427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,877.95x = 46,438,448,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,448,844.17/244,877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,639.16

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