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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,042.64, 366,625.92 and 173,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,042.64, 366,625.92 and 173,141.32 is: 260,110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,042.64 : 366,625.92 = 173,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,042.64/366,625.92 = 173,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,042.64x = 366,625.92 × 173,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,042.64x = 63,478,095,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,478,095,735.01/244,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,110.67

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