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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,855.20, 367,282.80 and 160,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,855.20, 367,282.80 and 160,874.40 is: 241,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,855.20 : 367,282.80 = 160,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,855.20/367,282.80 = 160,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,855.20x = 367,282.80 × 160,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,855.20x = 59,086,400,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,086,400,080.32/244,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,311.60

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