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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,857.20, 367,285.80 and 160,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,857.20, 367,285.80 and 160,876.40 is: 241,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,857.20 : 367,285.80 = 160,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,857.20/367,285.80 = 160,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,857.20x = 367,285.80 × 160,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,857.20x = 59,087,617,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087,617,275.12/244,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,314.60

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