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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,883.22, 337,912.90 and 137,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,883.22, 337,912.90 and 137,465.06 is: 189,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,883.22 : 337,912.90 = 137,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,883.22/337,912.90 = 137,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,883.22x = 337,912.90 × 137,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,883.22x = 46,451,217,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,451,217,073.27/244,883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,687.22

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