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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,916.80, 366,986.40 and 161,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,916.80, 366,986.40 and 161,713.60 is: 242,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,916.80 : 366,986.40 = 161,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,916.80/366,986.40 = 161,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,916.80x = 366,986.40 × 161,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,916.80x = 59,346,691,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,691,895.04/244,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,313.68

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