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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,633.85, 366,950.78 and 164,917.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,633.85, 366,950.78 and 164,917.70 is: 247,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,633.85 : 366,950.78 = 164,917.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,633.85/366,950.78 = 164,917.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,633.85x = 366,950.78 × 164,917.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,633.85x = 60,516,678,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516,678,650.81/244,633.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,376.55

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