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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,817.20, 367,225.80 and 160,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,817.20, 367,225.80 and 160,836.40 is: 241,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,817.20 : 367,225.80 = 160,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,817.20/367,225.80 = 160,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,817.20x = 367,225.80 × 160,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,817.20x = 59,063,275,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,063,275,659.12/244,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,254.60

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