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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,549.30, 366,823.95 and 168,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,549.30, 366,823.95 and 168,441.70 is: 252,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,549.30 : 366,823.95 = 168,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,549.30/366,823.95 = 168,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,549.30x = 366,823.95 × 168,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,549.30x = 61,788,449,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,788,449,738.72/244,549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,662.55

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