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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,682.33, 366,838.76 and 160,463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,682.33, 366,838.76 and 160,463.70 is: 240,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,682.33 : 366,838.76 = 160,463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,682.33/366,838.76 = 160,463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,682.33x = 366,838.76 × 160,463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,682.33x = 58,864,305,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,864,305,134.17/244,682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,574.41

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