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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,146.71, 336,803.63 and 158,080.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,146.71, 336,803.63 and 158,080.97 is: 218,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,146.71 : 336,803.63 = 158,080.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,146.71/336,803.63 = 158,080.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,146.71x = 336,803.63 × 158,080.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,146.71x = 53,242,244,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242,244,581.53/244,146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,074.80

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