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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,634.90, 366,952.35 and 169,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,634.90, 366,952.35 and 169,985.30 is: 254,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,634.90 : 366,952.35 = 169,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,634.90/366,952.35 = 169,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,634.90x = 366,952.35 × 169,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,634.90x = 62,376,505,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376,505,300.46/244,634.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,977.95

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