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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,966.80, 367,061.40 and 161,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,966.80, 367,061.40 and 161,763.60 is: 242,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,966.80 : 367,061.40 = 161,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,966.80/367,061.40 = 161,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,966.80x = 367,061.40 × 161,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,966.80x = 59,377,173,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,377,173,485.04/244,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,388.66

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