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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,881.20, 337,944.52 and 135,987.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,881.20, 337,944.52 and 135,987.37 is: 187,667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881.20 : 337,944.52 = 135,987.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881.20/337,944.52 = 135,987.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881.20x = 337,944.52 × 135,987.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881.20x = 45,956,185,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,185,295.88/244,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,667.26

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