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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,936.73, 337,989.35 and 137,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,936.73, 337,989.35 and 137,482.13 is: 189,712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936.73 : 337,989.35 = 137,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936.73/337,989.35 = 137,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936.73x = 337,989.35 × 137,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936.73x = 46,467,494,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,494,409.07/244,936.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,712.24

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