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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,913.64, 337,980.66 and 137,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,913.64, 337,980.66 and 137,483.88 is: 189,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,913.64 : 337,980.66 = 137,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,913.64/337,980.66 = 137,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,913.64x = 337,980.66 × 137,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,913.64x = 46,466,892,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466,892,501.76/244,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,727.66

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