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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,971.14, 366,815.16 and 160,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,971.14, 366,815.16 and 160,465.46 is: 240,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,971.14 : 366,815.16 = 160,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,971.14/366,815.16 = 160,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,971.14x = 366,815.16 × 160,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,971.14x = 58,861,161,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,861,161,550.30/244,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,277.95

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