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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,692.80, 367,039.20 and 170,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,692.80, 367,039.20 and 170,043.20 is: 255,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,692.80 : 367,039.20 = 170,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,692.80/367,039.20 = 170,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,692.80x = 367,039.20 × 170,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,692.80x = 62,412,520,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,412,520,093.44/244,692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,064.80

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