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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,693.45, 367,040.18 and 160,982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,693.45, 367,040.18 and 160,982.65 is: 241,473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,693.45 : 367,040.18 = 160,982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,693.45/367,040.18 = 160,982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,693.45x = 367,040.18 × 160,982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,693.45x = 59,087,100,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087,100,027.96/244,693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,473.98

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