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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,644.70, 366,967.05 and 160,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,644.70, 366,967.05 and 160,445.20 is: 240,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,644.70 : 366,967.05 = 160,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,644.70/366,967.05 = 160,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,644.70x = 366,967.05 × 160,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,644.70x = 58,878,101,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,878,101,730.66/244,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,667.80

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