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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,605.30, 366,907.95 and 169,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,605.30, 366,907.95 and 169,955.70 is: 254,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,605.30 : 366,907.95 = 169,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,605.30/366,907.95 = 169,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,605.30x = 366,907.95 × 169,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,605.30x = 62,358,097,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,097,477.82/244,605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,933.55

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