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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,973.57, 366,818.83 and 160,467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,973.57, 366,818.83 and 160,467.89 is: 240,281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,973.57 : 366,818.83 = 160,467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,973.57/366,818.83 = 160,467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,973.57x = 366,818.83 × 160,467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,973.57x = 58,862,641,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,862,641,427.10/244,973.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,281.61

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