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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,016.76, 336,641.22 and 159,130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,016.76, 336,641.22 and 159,130.92 is: 219,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,016.76 : 336,641.22 = 159,130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,016.76/336,641.22 = 159,130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,016.76x = 336,641.22 × 159,130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,016.76x = 53,570,027,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,027,048.52/244,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,534.21

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