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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,773.36, 337,858.56 and 159,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,773.36, 337,858.56 and 159,902.64 is: 220,712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,773.36 : 337,858.56 = 159,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,773.36/337,858.56 = 159,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,773.36x = 337,858.56 × 159,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,773.36x = 54,024,475,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024,475,690.60/244,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,712.24

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