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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,727.80, 367,091.70 and 170,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,727.80, 367,091.70 and 170,078.20 is: 255,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,727.80 : 367,091.70 = 170,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,727.80/367,091.70 = 170,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,727.80x = 367,091.70 × 170,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,727.80x = 62,434,295,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434,295,570.94/244,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,117.30

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