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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,955.80, 367,044.90 and 161,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,955.80, 367,044.90 and 161,752.60 is: 242,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,955.80 : 367,044.90 = 161,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,955.80/367,044.90 = 161,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,955.80x = 367,044.90 × 161,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,955.80x = 59,370,466,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370,466,891.74/244,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,372.16

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