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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,677.12, 337,338.72 and 164,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,677.12, 337,338.72 and 164,117.76 is: 226,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,677.12 : 337,338.72 = 164,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,677.12/337,338.72 = 164,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,677.12x = 337,338.72 × 164,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,677.12x = 55,363,275,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,363,275,087.67/244,677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,270.75

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