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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,645.80, 366,968.70 and 169,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,645.80, 366,968.70 and 169,996.20 is: 254,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,645.80 : 366,968.70 = 169,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,645.80/366,968.70 = 169,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,645.80x = 366,968.70 × 169,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,645.80x = 62,383,284,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,383,284,518.94/244,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,994.30

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