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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758.28, 337,812.66 and 159,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758.28, 337,812.66 and 159,948.04 is: 220,758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758.28 : 337,812.66 = 159,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758.28/337,812.66 = 159,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758.28x = 337,812.66 × 159,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758.28x = 54,032,472,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032,472,854.19/244,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,758.51

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