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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,218.45, 365,835.60 and 164,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,218.45, 365,835.60 and 164,502.30 is: 246,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,218.45 : 365,835.60 = 164,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,218.45/365,835.60 = 164,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,218.45x = 365,835.60 × 164,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,218.45x = 60,180,797,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,180,797,621.88/244,218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,421.99

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