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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,906.95, 337,940.97 and 135,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,906.95, 337,940.97 and 135,996.48 is: 187,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,906.95 : 337,940.97 = 135,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,906.95/337,940.97 = 135,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,906.95x = 337,940.97 × 135,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,906.95x = 45,958,782,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958,782,367.79/244,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,658.14

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