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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,679.70, 367,019.55 and 161,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,679.70, 367,019.55 and 161,573.70 is: 242,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,679.70 : 367,019.55 = 161,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,679.70/367,019.55 = 161,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,679.70x = 367,019.55 × 161,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,679.70x = 59,300,706,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,706,665.84/244,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,360.55

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