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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,234.60, 366,351.90 and 173,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,234.60, 366,351.90 and 173,375.80 is: 260,063.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,234.60 : 366,351.90 = 173,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,234.60/366,351.90 = 173,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,234.60x = 366,351.90 × 173,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,234.60x = 63,516,553,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,516,553,744.02/244,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,063.70

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