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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,656.91, 337,777.93 and 163,100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,656.91, 337,777.93 and 163,100.04 is: 225,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,656.91 : 337,777.93 = 163,100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,656.91/337,777.93 = 163,100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,656.91x = 337,777.93 × 163,100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,656.91x = 55,091,593,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091,593,894.12/244,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,178.98

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