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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,559.20, 366,838.80 and 160,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,559.20, 366,838.80 and 160,359.70 is: 240,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,559.20 : 366,838.80 = 160,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,559.20/366,838.80 = 160,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,559.20x = 366,838.80 × 160,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,559.20x = 58,826,159,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,159,916.36/244,559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,539.55

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