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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,680.70, 367,021.05 and 161,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,680.70, 367,021.05 and 161,574.70 is: 242,362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,680.70 : 367,021.05 = 161,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,680.70/367,021.05 = 161,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,680.70x = 367,021.05 × 161,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,680.70x = 59,301,316,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,316,047.44/244,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,362.05

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