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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,722.42, 337,990.59 and 168,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,722.42, 337,990.59 and 168,475.50 is: 232,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,722.42 : 337,990.59 = 168,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,722.42/337,990.59 = 168,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,722.42x = 337,990.59 × 168,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,722.42x = 56,943,133,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,943,133,645.55/244,722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,684.58

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