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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,977.70, 365,966.55 and 160,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,977.70, 365,966.55 and 160,266.90 is: 240,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,977.70 : 365,966.55 = 160,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,977.70/365,966.55 = 160,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,977.70x = 365,966.55 × 160,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,977.70x = 58,652,324,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652,324,472.20/243,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,400.35

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