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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,630.40, 366,945.60 and 169,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,630.40, 366,945.60 and 169,980.80 is: 254,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,630.40 : 366,945.60 = 169,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,630.40/366,945.60 = 169,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,630.40x = 366,945.60 × 169,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,630.40x = 62,373,706,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,373,706,644.48/244,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,971.20

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