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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,852.20, 337,966.02 and 158,809.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,852.20, 337,966.02 and 158,809.32 is: 219,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,852.20 : 337,966.02 = 158,809.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,852.20/337,966.02 = 158,809.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,852.20x = 337,966.02 × 158,809.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,852.20x = 53,672,153,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672,153,819.31/244,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,202.25

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