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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,580.70, 366,871.05 and 161,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,580.70, 366,871.05 and 161,474.70 is: 242,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,580.70 : 366,871.05 = 161,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,580.70/366,871.05 = 161,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,580.70x = 366,871.05 × 161,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,580.70x = 59,240,392,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240,392,737.44/244,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,212.05

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