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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.90, 366,955.35 and 169,987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.90, 366,955.35 and 169,987.30 is: 254,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.90 : 366,955.35 = 169,987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.90/366,955.35 = 169,987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.90x = 366,955.35 × 169,987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.90x = 62,377,749,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,377,749,167.06/244,636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,980.95

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