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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,955.04, 338,035.08 and 137,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,955.04, 338,035.08 and 137,522.40 is: 189,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,955.04 : 338,035.08 = 137,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,955.04/338,035.08 = 137,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,955.04x = 338,035.08 × 137,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,955.04x = 46,487,395,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487,395,485.79/244,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,779.30

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