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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,163.70, 366,245.55 and 173,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,163.70, 366,245.55 and 173,304.90 is: 259,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,163.70 : 366,245.55 = 173,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,163.70/366,245.55 = 173,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,163.70x = 366,245.55 × 173,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,163.70x = 63,472,148,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,472,148,418.20/244,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,957.35

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