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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,655.90, 366,983.85 and 170,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,655.90, 366,983.85 and 170,006.30 is: 255,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,655.90 : 366,983.85 = 170,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,655.90/366,983.85 = 170,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,655.90x = 366,983.85 × 170,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,655.90x = 62,389,566,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389,566,498.26/244,655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,009.45

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