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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,719.20, 367,078.80 and 161,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,719.20, 367,078.80 and 161,008.40 is: 241,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,719.20 : 367,078.80 = 161,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,719.20/367,078.80 = 161,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,719.20x = 367,078.80 × 161,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,719.20x = 59,102,770,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,770,261.92/244,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,512.60

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