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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.05, 337,246.64 and 158,414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.05, 337,246.64 and 158,414.74 is: 218,409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.05 : 337,246.64 = 158,414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.05/337,246.64 = 158,414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.05x = 337,246.64 × 158,414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.05x = 53,424,837,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,837,750.34/244,608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,409.97

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