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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,634.80, 366,952.20 and 169,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,634.80, 366,952.20 and 169,985.20 is: 254,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,634.80 : 366,952.20 = 169,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,634.80/366,952.20 = 169,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,634.80x = 366,952.20 × 169,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,634.80x = 62,376,443,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376,443,107.44/244,634.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,977.80

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