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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,718.47, 366,999.94 and 166,336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,718.47, 366,999.94 and 166,336.39 is: 249,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,718.47 : 366,999.94 = 166,336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,718.47/366,999.94 = 166,336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,718.47x = 366,999.94 × 166,336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,718.47x = 61,045,445,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,045,445,149.82/244,718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,451.73

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