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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,215.81, 337,021.19 and 159,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,215.81, 337,021.19 and 159,284.13 is: 219,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,215.81 : 337,021.19 = 159,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,215.81/337,021.19 = 159,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,215.81x = 337,021.19 × 159,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,215.81x = 53,682,126,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682,126,244.29/244,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,814.30

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