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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,847.03, 337,564.08 and 159,816.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,847.03, 337,564.08 and 159,816.47 is: 220,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,847.03 : 337,564.08 = 159,816.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,847.03/337,564.08 = 159,816.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,847.03x = 337,564.08 × 159,816.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,847.03x = 53,948,299,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948,299,664.40/244,847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,334.71

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