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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,541.70, 366,812.55 and 160,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,541.70, 366,812.55 and 160,560.90 is: 240,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,541.70 : 366,812.55 = 160,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,541.70/366,812.55 = 160,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,541.70x = 366,812.55 × 160,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,541.70x = 58,895,753,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,895,753,159.30/244,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,841.35

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