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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,858.70, 367,288.05 and 160,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,858.70, 367,288.05 and 160,877.90 is: 241,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,858.70 : 367,288.05 = 160,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,858.70/367,288.05 = 160,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,858.70x = 367,288.05 × 160,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,858.70x = 59,088,530,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,088,530,179.10/244,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,316.85

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