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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,954.20, 367,431.30 and 160,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,954.20, 367,431.30 and 160,973.40 is: 241,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,954.20 : 367,431.30 = 160,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,954.20/367,431.30 = 160,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,954.20x = 367,431.30 × 160,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,954.20x = 59,146,665,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,146,665,627.42/244,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,460.10

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