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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,512.14, 337,301.64 and 162,980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,512.14, 337,301.64 and 162,980.78 is: 224,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,512.14 : 337,301.64 = 162,980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,512.14/337,301.64 = 162,980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,512.14x = 337,301.64 × 162,980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,512.14x = 54,973,682,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,973,682,695.97/244,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,830.08

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