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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,687.70, 367,031.55 and 160,976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,687.70, 367,031.55 and 160,976.90 is: 241,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,687.70 : 367,031.55 = 160,976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,687.70/367,031.55 = 160,976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,687.70x = 367,031.55 × 160,976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,687.70x = 59,083,601,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,083,601,121.20/244,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,465.35

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