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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,956.80, 367,046.40 and 161,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,956.80, 367,046.40 and 161,753.60 is: 242,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,956.80 : 367,046.40 = 161,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,956.80/367,046.40 = 161,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,956.80x = 367,046.40 × 161,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,956.80x = 59,371,076,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,371,076,567.04/244,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,373.66

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