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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.95, 366,838.43 and 164,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.95, 366,838.43 and 164,842.80 is: 247,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.95 : 366,838.43 = 164,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.95/366,838.43 = 164,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.95x = 366,838.43 × 164,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.95x = 60,470,673,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,673,124.59/244,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,264.20

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