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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,887.80, 367,331.70 and 165,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,887.80, 367,331.70 and 165,572.60 is: 248,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,887.80 : 367,331.70 = 165,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,887.80/367,331.70 = 165,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,887.80x = 367,331.70 × 165,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,887.80x = 60,820,064,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820,064,631.42/244,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,358.90

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