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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,625.06, 367,186.37 and 168,728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,625.06, 367,186.37 and 168,728.87 is: 253,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,625.06 : 367,186.37 = 168,728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,625.06/367,186.37 = 168,728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,625.06x = 367,186.37 × 168,728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,625.06x = 61,954,941,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954,941,363.82/244,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,264.90

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