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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,806.96, 337,788.72 and 164,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,806.96, 337,788.72 and 164,351.28 is: 226,774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,806.96 : 337,788.72 = 164,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,806.96/337,788.72 = 164,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,806.96x = 337,788.72 × 164,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,806.96x = 55,516,008,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516,008,501.56/244,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,774.63

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