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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,327.55, 366,496.18 and 160,621.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,327.55, 366,496.18 and 160,621.61 is: 240,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,327.55 : 366,496.18 = 160,621.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,327.55/366,496.18 = 160,621.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,327.55x = 366,496.18 × 160,621.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,327.55x = 58,867,204,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,867,204,256.41/244,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,935.60

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