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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,909.80, 366,975.90 and 161,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,909.80, 366,975.90 and 161,706.60 is: 242,303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,909.80 : 366,975.90 = 161,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,909.80/366,975.90 = 161,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,909.80x = 366,975.90 × 161,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,909.80x = 59,342,425,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,425,070.94/244,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,303.19

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