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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,257.13, 366,947.03 and 173,355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,257.13, 366,947.03 and 173,355.81 is: 260,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,257.13 : 366,947.03 = 173,355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,257.13/366,947.03 = 173,355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,257.13x = 366,947.03 × 173,355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,257.13x = 63,612,399,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612,399,612.74/244,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,432.11

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