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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,779.13, 367,731.54 and 173,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,779.13, 367,731.54 and 173,874.16 is: 261,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,779.13 : 367,731.54 = 173,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,779.13/367,731.54 = 173,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,779.13x = 367,731.54 × 173,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,779.13x = 63,939,009,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,939,009,914.98/244,779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,211.04

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