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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,620.55, 366,930.83 and 169,970.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,620.55, 366,930.83 and 169,970.95 is: 254,956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,620.55 : 366,930.83 = 169,970.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,620.55/366,930.83 = 169,970.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,620.55x = 366,930.83 × 169,970.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,620.55x = 62,367,581,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,581,759.39/244,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,956.43

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