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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,978.60, 367,559.58 and 166,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,978.60, 367,559.58 and 166,829.80 is: 250,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,978.60 : 367,559.58 = 166,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,978.60/367,559.58 = 166,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,978.60x = 367,559.58 × 166,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,978.60x = 61,319,891,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,319,891,219.48/244,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,307.13

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