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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,740.80, 367,111.20 and 170,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,740.80, 367,111.20 and 170,091.20 is: 255,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,740.80 : 367,111.20 = 170,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,740.80/367,111.20 = 170,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,740.80x = 367,111.20 × 170,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,740.80x = 62,442,384,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442,384,541.44/244,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,136.80

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