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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.70, 366,941.55 and 160,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.70, 366,941.55 and 160,428.20 is: 240,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.70 : 366,941.55 = 160,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.70/366,941.55 = 160,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.70x = 366,941.55 × 160,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.70x = 58,867,772,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,867,772,371.71/244,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,642.30

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