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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.70, 366,959.55 and 173,780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.70, 366,959.55 and 173,780.90 is: 260,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.70 : 366,959.55 = 173,780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.70/366,959.55 = 173,780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.70x = 366,959.55 × 173,780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.70x = 63,770,560,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,770,560,862.60/244,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,671.35

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