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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,882.70, 337,946.59 and 135,988.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,882.70, 337,946.59 and 135,988.87 is: 187,669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,882.70 : 337,946.59 = 135,988.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,882.70/337,946.59 = 135,988.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,882.70x = 337,946.59 × 135,988.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,882.70x = 45,956,973,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,973,709.61/244,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,669.33

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