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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,921.99, 337,969.23 and 137,471.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,921.99, 337,969.23 and 137,471.03 is: 189,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,921.99 : 337,969.23 = 137,471.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,921.99/337,969.23 = 137,471.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,921.99x = 337,969.23 × 137,471.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,921.99x = 46,460,978,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460,978,156.41/244,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,697.05

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