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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,625.20, 366,937.80 and 161,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,625.20, 366,937.80 and 161,519.20 is: 242,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,625.20 : 366,937.80 = 161,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,625.20/366,937.80 = 161,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,625.20x = 366,937.80 × 161,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,625.20x = 59,267,499,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267,499,905.76/244,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,278.80

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