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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,939.80, 367,020.90 and 161,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,939.80, 367,020.90 and 161,736.60 is: 242,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,939.80 : 367,020.90 = 161,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,939.80/367,020.90 = 161,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,939.80x = 367,020.90 × 161,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,939.80x = 59,360,712,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360,712,494.94/244,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,348.17

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