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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,476.38, 366,640.02 and 169,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,476.38, 366,640.02 and 169,059.78 is: 253,538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,476.38 : 366,640.02 = 169,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,476.38/366,640.02 = 169,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,476.38x = 366,640.02 × 169,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,476.38x = 61,984,081,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984,081,120.40/244,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,538.11

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