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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,732.40, 366,850.74 and 165,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,732.40, 366,850.74 and 165,854.60 is: 248,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,732.40 : 366,850.74 = 165,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,732.40/366,850.74 = 165,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,732.40x = 366,850.74 × 165,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,732.40x = 60,843,882,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,843,882,742.40/244,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,613.93

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