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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,913.76, 337,955.02 and 137,495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,913.76, 337,955.02 and 137,495.61 is: 189,729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,913.76 : 337,955.02 = 137,495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,913.76/337,955.02 = 137,495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,913.76x = 337,955.02 × 137,495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,913.76x = 46,467,331,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,331,283.72/244,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,729.36

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