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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,547.40, 366,821.10 and 173,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,547.40, 366,821.10 and 173,688.60 is: 260,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,547.40 : 366,821.10 = 173,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,547.40/366,821.10 = 173,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,547.40x = 366,821.10 × 173,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,547.40x = 63,712,643,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,712,643,309.46/244,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,532.90

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