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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,653.40, 366,980.10 and 170,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,653.40, 366,980.10 and 170,003.80 is: 255,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,653.40 : 366,980.10 = 170,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,653.40/366,980.10 = 170,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,653.40x = 366,980.10 × 170,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,653.40x = 62,388,011,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,388,011,524.38/244,653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,005.70

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