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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,161.20, 366,241.80 and 173,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,161.20, 366,241.80 and 173,302.40 is: 259,953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,161.20 : 366,241.80 = 173,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,161.20/366,241.80 = 173,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,161.20x = 366,241.80 × 173,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,161.20x = 63,470,582,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,470,582,920.32/244,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,953.60

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