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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,622.80, 366,934.20 and 169,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,622.80, 366,934.20 and 169,973.20 is: 254,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,622.80 : 366,934.20 = 169,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,622.80/366,934.20 = 169,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,622.80x = 366,934.20 × 169,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,622.80x = 62,368,980,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,980,163.44/244,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,959.80

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