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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,533.80, 366,800.70 and 168,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,533.80, 366,800.70 and 168,426.20 is: 252,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,533.80 : 366,800.70 = 168,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,533.80/366,800.70 = 168,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,533.80x = 366,800.70 × 168,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,533.80x = 61,778,848,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778,848,058.34/244,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,639.30

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