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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,054.94, 366,940.89 and 160,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,054.94, 366,940.89 and 160,549.26 is: 240,403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,054.94 : 366,940.89 = 160,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,054.94/366,940.89 = 160,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,054.94x = 366,940.89 × 160,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,054.94x = 58,912,088,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,912,088,353.24/245,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,403.59

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