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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,543.80, 366,815.70 and 168,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,543.80, 366,815.70 and 168,436.20 is: 252,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,543.80 : 366,815.70 = 168,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,543.80/366,815.70 = 168,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,543.80x = 366,815.70 × 168,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,543.80x = 61,785,042,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,785,042,608.34/244,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,654.30

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