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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,089.54, 365,473.53 and 172,718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,089.54, 365,473.53 and 172,718.82 is: 258,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,089.54 : 365,473.53 = 172,718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,089.54/365,473.53 = 172,718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,089.54x = 365,473.53 × 172,718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,089.54x = 63,124,156,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124,156,842.83/244,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,610.66

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