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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,602.80, 366,904.20 and 168,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,602.80, 366,904.20 and 168,495.20 is: 252,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,602.80 : 366,904.20 = 168,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,602.80/366,904.20 = 168,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,602.80x = 366,904.20 × 168,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,602.80x = 61,821,596,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,821,596,559.84/244,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,742.80

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