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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,013.76, 336,637.08 and 159,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,013.76, 336,637.08 and 159,127.92 is: 219,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,013.76 : 336,637.08 = 159,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,013.76/336,637.08 = 159,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,013.76x = 336,637.08 × 159,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,013.76x = 53,568,358,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568,358,335.27/244,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,530.07

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