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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.60, 366,914.40 and 173,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.60, 366,914.40 and 173,750.80 is: 260,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.60 : 366,914.40 = 173,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.60/366,914.40 = 173,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.60x = 366,914.40 × 173,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.60x = 63,751,670,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,670,531.52/244,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,626.20

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