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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,679.40, 367,019.10 and 173,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,679.40, 367,019.10 and 173,820.60 is: 260,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,679.40 : 367,019.10 = 173,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,679.40/367,019.10 = 173,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,679.40x = 367,019.10 × 173,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,679.40x = 63,795,480,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795,480,173.46/244,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,730.90

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