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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,646.80, 366,970.20 and 168,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,646.80, 366,970.20 and 168,539.20 is: 252,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,646.80 : 366,970.20 = 168,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,646.80/366,970.20 = 168,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,646.80x = 366,970.20 × 168,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,646.80x = 61,848,863,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848,863,931.84/244,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,808.80

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