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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,921.50, 337,968.54 and 137,470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,921.50, 337,968.54 and 137,470.54 is: 189,696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,921.50 : 337,968.54 = 137,470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,921.50/337,968.54 = 137,470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,921.50x = 337,968.54 × 137,470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,921.50x = 46,460,717,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460,717,696.81/244,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,696.36

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