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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,911.64, 337,977.90 and 137,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,911.64, 337,977.90 and 137,481.88 is: 189,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,911.64 : 337,977.90 = 137,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,911.64/337,977.90 = 137,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,911.64x = 337,977.90 × 137,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,911.64x = 46,465,837,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465,837,090.45/244,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,724.90

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