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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,685.20, 367,027.80 and 160,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,685.20, 367,027.80 and 160,974.40 is: 241,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,685.20 : 367,027.80 = 160,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,685.20/367,027.80 = 160,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,685.20x = 367,027.80 × 160,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,685.20x = 59,082,079,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,079,888.32/244,685.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,461.60

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