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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,525.36, 337,328.79 and 162,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,525.36, 337,328.79 and 162,891.56 is: 224,712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,525.36 : 337,328.79 = 162,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,525.36/337,328.79 = 162,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,525.36x = 337,328.79 × 162,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,525.36x = 54,948,012,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,948,012,836.01/244,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,712.94

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