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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758.36, 337,885.18 and 164,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758.36, 337,885.18 and 164,156.44 is: 226,615.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758.36 : 337,885.18 = 164,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758.36/337,885.18 = 164,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758.36x = 337,885.18 × 164,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758.36x = 55,466,028,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,028,277.56/244,758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,615.46

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