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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,648.80, 366,973.20 and 168,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,648.80, 366,973.20 and 168,541.20 is: 252,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,648.80 : 366,973.20 = 168,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,648.80/366,973.20 = 168,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,648.80x = 366,973.20 × 168,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,648.80x = 61,850,103,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,850,103,495.84/244,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,811.80

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