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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,689.15, 367,033.73 and 173,830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,689.15, 367,033.73 and 173,830.35 is: 260,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,689.15 : 367,033.73 = 173,830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,689.15/367,033.73 = 173,830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,689.15x = 367,033.73 × 173,830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,689.15x = 63,801,601,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,801,601,747.71/244,689.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,745.53

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