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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,702.44, 337,735.47 and 159,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,702.44, 337,735.47 and 159,671.88 is: 220,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,702.44 : 337,735.47 = 159,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,702.44/337,735.47 = 159,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,702.44x = 337,735.47 × 159,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,702.44x = 53,926,857,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926,857,437.58/244,702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,377.28

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