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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,420.80, 337,347.99 and 159,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,420.80, 337,347.99 and 159,390.24 is: 219,989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,420.80 : 337,347.99 = 159,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,420.80/337,347.99 = 159,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,420.80x = 337,347.99 × 159,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,420.80x = 53,769,977,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,769,977,089.62/244,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,989.37

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