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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,570.32, 366,855.48 and 161,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,570.32, 366,855.48 and 161,444.88 is: 242,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,570.32 : 366,855.48 = 161,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,570.32/366,855.48 = 161,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,570.32x = 366,855.48 × 161,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,570.32x = 59,226,938,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,938,945.94/244,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,167.32

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