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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,446.78, 337,383.99 and 159,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,446.78, 337,383.99 and 159,416.22 is: 220,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,446.78 : 337,383.99 = 159,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,446.78/337,383.99 = 159,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,446.78x = 337,383.99 × 159,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,446.78x = 53,784,480,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,784,480,374.32/244,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,025.32

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