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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,717.72, 366,998.82 and 166,335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,717.72, 366,998.82 and 166,335.64 is: 249,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,717.72 : 366,998.82 = 166,335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,717.72/366,998.82 = 166,335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,717.72x = 366,998.82 × 166,335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,717.72x = 61,044,983,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,044,983,603.94/244,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,450.61

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