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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,695.80, 367,043.70 and 170,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,695.80, 367,043.70 and 170,046.20 is: 255,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,695.80 : 367,043.70 = 170,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,695.80/367,043.70 = 170,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,695.80x = 367,043.70 × 170,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,695.80x = 62,414,386,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414,386,418.94/244,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,069.30

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