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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,963.20, 367,444.80 and 160,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,963.20, 367,444.80 and 160,982.40 is: 241,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,963.20 : 367,444.80 = 160,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,963.20/367,444.80 = 160,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,963.20x = 367,444.80 × 160,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,963.20x = 59,152,145,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,152,145,771.52/244,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,473.60

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