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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,573.20, 366,859.80 and 164,857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,573.20, 366,859.80 and 164,857.05 is: 247,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,573.20 : 366,859.80 = 164,857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,573.20/366,859.80 = 164,857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,573.20x = 366,859.80 × 164,857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,573.20x = 60,479,424,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,479,424,391.59/244,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,285.58

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