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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,575.70, 366,863.55 and 160,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,575.70, 366,863.55 and 160,376.20 is: 240,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,575.70 : 366,863.55 = 160,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,575.70/366,863.55 = 160,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,575.70x = 366,863.55 × 160,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,575.70x = 58,836,182,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,836,182,067.51/244,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,564.30

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