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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,881.72, 337,910.84 and 137,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,881.72, 337,910.84 and 137,463.56 is: 189,685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881.72 : 337,910.84 = 137,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881.72/337,910.84 = 137,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881.72x = 337,910.84 × 137,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881.72x = 46,450,427,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450,427,028.99/244,881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,685.16

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