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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,646.90, 366,970.35 and 169,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,646.90, 366,970.35 and 169,997.30 is: 254,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,646.90 : 366,970.35 = 169,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,646.90/366,970.35 = 169,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,646.90x = 366,970.35 × 169,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,646.90x = 62,383,968,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,383,968,680.06/244,646.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,995.95

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