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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,564.16, 337,570.56 and 159,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,564.16, 337,570.56 and 159,694.40 is: 220,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,564.16 : 337,570.56 = 159,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,564.16/337,570.56 = 159,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,564.16x = 337,570.56 × 159,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,564.16x = 53,908,128,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908,128,036.86/244,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,425.30

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