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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,641.32, 337,553.70 and 159,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,641.32, 337,553.70 and 159,882.92 is: 220,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,641.32 : 337,553.70 = 159,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,641.32/337,553.70 = 159,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,641.32x = 337,553.70 × 159,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,641.32x = 53,969,071,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969,071,212.80/244,641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,604.89

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