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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,722.48, 367,005.94 and 166,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,722.48, 367,005.94 and 166,340.40 is: 249,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,722.48 : 367,005.94 = 166,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,722.48/367,005.94 = 166,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,722.48x = 367,005.94 × 166,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,722.48x = 61,047,914,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,047,914,861.98/244,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,457.73

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