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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,747.28, 337,797.48 and 159,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,747.28, 337,797.48 and 159,937.04 is: 220,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,747.28 : 337,797.48 = 159,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,747.28/337,797.48 = 159,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,747.28x = 337,797.48 × 159,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,747.28x = 54,026,329,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,329,070.66/244,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,743.33

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