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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,840.64, 337,754.16 and 163,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,840.64, 337,754.16 and 163,309.28 is: 225,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,840.64 : 337,754.16 = 163,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,840.64/337,754.16 = 163,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,840.64x = 337,754.16 × 163,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,840.64x = 55,158,388,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,388,686.60/244,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,282.82

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