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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,237.82, 336,924.18 and 166,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,237.82, 336,924.18 and 166,655.28 is: 229,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,237.82 : 336,924.18 = 166,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,237.82/336,924.18 = 166,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,237.82x = 336,924.18 × 166,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,237.82x = 56,150,192,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150,192,918.16/244,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,899.67

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