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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,677.40, 367,016.10 and 173,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,677.40, 367,016.10 and 173,818.60 is: 260,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,677.40 : 367,016.10 = 173,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,677.40/367,016.10 = 173,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,677.40x = 367,016.10 × 173,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,677.40x = 63,794,224,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,794,224,679.46/244,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,727.90

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