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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,903.77, 337,964.33 and 137,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,903.77, 337,964.33 and 137,471.04 is: 189,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,903.77 : 337,964.33 = 137,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,903.77/337,964.33 = 137,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,903.77x = 337,964.33 × 137,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,903.77x = 46,460,308,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460,308,271.68/244,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,708.42

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