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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,165.20, 366,247.80 and 173,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,165.20, 366,247.80 and 173,306.40 is: 259,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,165.20 : 366,247.80 = 173,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,165.20/366,247.80 = 173,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,165.20x = 366,247.80 × 173,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,165.20x = 63,473,087,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,473,087,725.92/244,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,959.60

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