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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,990.55, 338,166.22 and 158,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,990.55, 338,166.22 and 158,797.44 is: 219,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,990.55 : 338,166.22 = 158,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,990.55/338,166.22 = 158,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,990.55x = 338,166.22 × 158,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,990.55x = 53,699,930,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699,930,030.48/244,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,191.84

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