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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,055.94, 366,942.39 and 160,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,055.94, 366,942.39 and 160,550.26 is: 240,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,055.94 : 366,942.39 = 160,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,055.94/366,942.39 = 160,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,055.94x = 366,942.39 × 160,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,055.94x = 58,912,696,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,912,696,119.52/245,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,405.09

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