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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,053.44, 366,938.64 and 160,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,053.44, 366,938.64 and 160,547.76 is: 240,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,053.44 : 366,938.64 = 160,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,053.44/366,938.64 = 160,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,053.44x = 366,938.64 × 160,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,053.44x = 58,911,176,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911,176,709.45/245,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,401.35

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