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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,563.70, 366,845.55 and 160,582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,563.70, 366,845.55 and 160,582.90 is: 240,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,563.70 : 366,845.55 = 160,582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,563.70/366,845.55 = 160,582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,563.70x = 366,845.55 × 160,582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,563.70x = 58,909,122,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909,122,271.10/244,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,874.35

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