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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,846.53, 337,563.39 and 159,815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,846.53, 337,563.39 and 159,815.97 is: 220,334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,846.53 : 337,563.39 = 159,815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,846.53/337,563.39 = 159,815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,846.53x = 337,563.39 × 159,815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,846.53x = 53,948,020,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948,020,609.34/244,846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,334.02

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