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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,687.80, 367,031.70 and 170,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,687.80, 367,031.70 and 170,038.20 is: 255,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,687.80 : 367,031.70 = 170,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,687.80/367,031.70 = 170,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,687.80x = 367,031.70 × 170,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,687.80x = 62,409,409,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,409,409,610.94/244,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,057.30

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