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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,906.20, 337,939.94 and 135,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,906.20, 337,939.94 and 135,995.72 is: 187,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,906.20 : 337,939.94 = 135,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,906.20/337,939.94 = 135,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,906.20x = 337,939.94 × 135,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,906.20x = 45,958,386,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958,386,641.90/244,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,657.10

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