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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,647.10, 337,300.41 and 158,453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,647.10, 337,300.41 and 158,453.74 is: 218,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,647.10 : 337,300.41 = 158,453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,647.10/337,300.41 = 158,453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,647.10x = 337,300.41 × 158,453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,647.10x = 53,446,511,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,446,511,468.03/244,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,463.70

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