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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,637.30, 366,955.95 and 169,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,637.30, 366,955.95 and 169,987.70 is: 254,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,637.30 : 366,955.95 = 169,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,637.30/366,955.95 = 169,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,637.30x = 366,955.95 × 169,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,637.30x = 62,377,997,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,377,997,941.82/244,637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,981.55

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