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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,223.60, 366,335.40 and 173,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,223.60, 366,335.40 and 173,364.80 is: 260,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,223.60 : 366,335.40 = 173,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,223.60/366,335.40 = 173,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,223.60x = 366,335.40 × 173,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,223.60x = 63,509,663,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509,663,353.92/244,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,047.20

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