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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,744.80, 367,117.20 and 170,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,744.80, 367,117.20 and 170,095.20 is: 255,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,744.80 : 367,117.20 = 170,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,744.80/367,117.20 = 170,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,744.80x = 367,117.20 × 170,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,744.80x = 62,444,873,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,444,873,557.44/244,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,142.80

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