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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.80, 366,955.20 and 169,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.80, 366,955.20 and 169,987.20 is: 254,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.80 : 366,955.20 = 169,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.80/366,955.20 = 169,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.80x = 366,955.20 × 169,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.80x = 62,377,686,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,377,686,973.44/244,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,980.80

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