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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,985.70, 367,478.55 and 161,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,985.70, 367,478.55 and 161,004.90 is: 241,507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,985.70 : 367,478.55 = 161,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,985.70/367,478.55 = 161,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,985.70x = 367,478.55 × 161,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,985.70x = 59,165,847,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,165,847,194.90/244,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,507.35

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