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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.20, 367,228.80 and 170,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.20, 367,228.80 and 170,169.60 is: 255,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.20 : 367,228.80 = 170,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.20/367,228.80 = 170,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.20x = 367,228.80 × 170,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.20x = 62,491,178,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,491,178,004.48/244,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,254.40

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