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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.20, 366,940.80 and 160,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.20, 366,940.80 and 160,427.70 is: 240,641.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.20 : 366,940.80 = 160,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.20/366,940.80 = 160,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.20x = 366,940.80 × 160,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.20x = 58,867,468,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,867,468,580.16/244,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,641.55

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