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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,713.92, 337,856.42 and 163,156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,713.92, 337,856.42 and 163,156.91 is: 225,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,713.92 : 337,856.42 = 163,156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,713.92/337,856.42 = 163,156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,713.92x = 337,856.42 × 163,156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,713.92x = 55,123,608,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,608,695.08/244,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,257.35

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