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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,686.80, 367,030.20 and 170,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,686.80, 367,030.20 and 170,037.20 is: 255,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,686.80 : 367,030.20 = 170,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,686.80/367,030.20 = 170,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,686.80x = 367,030.20 × 170,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,686.80x = 62,408,787,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,408,787,523.44/244,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,055.80

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