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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,650.40, 366,975.60 and 170,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,650.40, 366,975.60 and 170,000.80 is: 255,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,650.40 : 366,975.60 = 170,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,650.40/366,975.60 = 170,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,650.40x = 366,975.60 × 170,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,650.40x = 62,386,145,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,145,580.48/244,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,001.20

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