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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,989.55, 338,164.84 and 158,796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,989.55, 338,164.84 and 158,796.44 is: 219,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,989.55 : 338,164.84 = 158,796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,989.55/338,164.84 = 158,796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,989.55x = 338,164.84 × 158,796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,989.55x = 53,699,372,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699,372,725.17/244,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,190.46

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