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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,664.64, 337,708.80 and 159,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,664.64, 337,708.80 and 159,794.64 is: 220,563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,664.64 : 337,708.80 = 159,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,664.64/337,708.80 = 159,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,664.64x = 337,708.80 × 159,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,664.64x = 53,964,056,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964,056,120.83/244,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,563.36

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