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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,962.30, 367,054.65 and 161,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,962.30, 367,054.65 and 161,759.10 is: 242,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,962.30 : 367,054.65 = 161,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,962.30/367,054.65 = 161,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,962.30x = 367,054.65 × 161,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,962.30x = 59,374,429,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,374,429,834.82/244,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,381.91

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