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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,593.20, 366,889.80 and 160,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,593.20, 366,889.80 and 160,612.40 is: 240,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,593.20 : 366,889.80 = 160,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,593.20/366,889.80 = 160,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,593.20x = 366,889.80 × 160,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,593.20x = 58,927,051,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,927,051,313.52/244,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,918.60

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