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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,744.63, 360,981.87 and 164,928.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,744.63, 360,981.87 and 164,928.81 is: 247,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,744.63 : 360,981.87 = 164,928.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,744.63/360,981.87 = 164,928.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,744.63x = 360,981.87 × 164,928.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,744.63x = 59,536,308,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536,308,445.77/240,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,300.68

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