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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,820.70, 367,231.05 and 160,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,820.70, 367,231.05 and 160,839.90 is: 241,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,820.70 : 367,231.05 = 160,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,820.70/367,231.05 = 160,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,820.70x = 367,231.05 × 160,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,820.70x = 59,065,405,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065,405,358.90/244,820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,259.85

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