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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,810.37, 367,213.80 and 172,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,810.37, 367,213.80 and 172,465.56 is: 258,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,810.37 : 367,213.80 = 172,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,810.37/367,213.80 = 172,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,810.37x = 367,213.80 × 172,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,810.37x = 63,331,733,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,331,733,656.73/244,810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,697.10

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