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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,988.30, 367,093.65 and 161,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,988.30, 367,093.65 and 161,785.10 is: 242,420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,988.30 : 367,093.65 = 161,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,988.30/367,093.65 = 161,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,988.30x = 367,093.65 × 161,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,988.30x = 59,390,282,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,390,282,874.62/244,988.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,420.89

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