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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,562.20, 366,843.30 and 161,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,562.20, 366,843.30 and 161,456.20 is: 242,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,562.20 : 366,843.30 = 161,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,562.20/366,843.30 = 161,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,562.20x = 366,843.30 × 161,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,562.20x = 59,229,125,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,229,125,213.46/244,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,184.30

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