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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,878.99, 337,821.62 and 164,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,878.99, 337,821.62 and 164,222.43 is: 226,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,878.99 : 337,821.62 = 164,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,878.99/337,821.62 = 164,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,878.99x = 337,821.62 × 164,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,878.99x = 55,477,886,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,477,886,521.82/244,878.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,552.25

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