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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,991.55, 338,167.60 and 158,798.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,991.55, 338,167.60 and 158,798.44 is: 219,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,991.55 : 338,167.60 = 158,798.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,991.55/338,167.60 = 158,798.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,991.55x = 338,167.60 × 158,798.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,991.55x = 53,700,487,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,700,487,338.54/244,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,193.22

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