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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,682.20, 367,023.30 and 161,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,682.20, 367,023.30 and 161,576.20 is: 242,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,682.20 : 367,023.30 = 161,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,682.20/367,023.30 = 161,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,682.20x = 367,023.30 × 161,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,682.20x = 59,302,230,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302,230,125.46/244,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,364.30

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