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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,640.20, 366,960.30 and 161,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,640.20, 366,960.30 and 161,534.20 is: 242,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640.20 : 366,960.30 = 161,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640.20/366,960.30 = 161,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640.20x = 366,960.30 × 161,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640.20x = 59,276,638,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276,638,492.26/244,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,301.30

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