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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,603.90, 366,905.85 and 173,745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,603.90, 366,905.85 and 173,745.10 is: 260,617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,603.90 : 366,905.85 = 173,745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,603.90/366,905.85 = 173,745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,603.90x = 366,905.85 × 173,745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,603.90x = 63,748,093,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748,093,598.84/244,603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,617.65

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