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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.80, 366,922.20 and 168,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.80, 366,922.20 and 168,507.20 is: 252,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.80 : 366,922.20 = 168,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.80/366,922.20 = 168,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.80x = 366,922.20 × 168,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.80x = 61,829,032,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829,032,539.84/244,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,760.80

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