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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,677.20, 367,015.80 and 160,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,677.20, 367,015.80 and 160,966.40 is: 241,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,677.20 : 367,015.80 = 160,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,677.20/367,015.80 = 160,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,677.20x = 367,015.80 × 160,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,677.20x = 59,077,212,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077,212,069.12/244,677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,449.60

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