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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,969.86, 366,813.27 and 160,464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,969.86, 366,813.27 and 160,464.18 is: 240,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,969.86 : 366,813.27 = 160,464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,969.86/366,813.27 = 160,464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,969.86x = 366,813.27 × 160,464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,969.86x = 58,860,391,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,860,391,959.22/244,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,276.05

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