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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,966.30, 367,060.65 and 161,763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,966.30, 367,060.65 and 161,763.10 is: 242,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,966.30 : 367,060.65 = 161,763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,966.30/367,060.65 = 161,763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,966.30x = 367,060.65 × 161,763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,966.30x = 59,376,868,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,376,868,632.02/244,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,387.91

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