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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,653.70, 366,980.55 and 160,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,653.70, 366,980.55 and 160,454.20 is: 240,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,653.70 : 366,980.55 = 160,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,653.70/366,980.55 = 160,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,653.70x = 366,980.55 × 160,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,653.70x = 58,883,570,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,883,570,565.81/244,653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,681.30

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