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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.40, 366,978.60 and 170,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.40, 366,978.60 and 170,002.80 is: 255,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.40 : 366,978.60 = 170,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.40/366,978.60 = 170,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.40x = 366,978.60 × 170,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.40x = 62,387,389,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,387,389,540.08/244,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,004.20

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