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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,831.20, 367,246.80 and 170,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,831.20, 367,246.80 and 170,181.60 is: 255,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,831.20 : 367,246.80 = 170,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,831.20/367,246.80 = 170,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,831.20x = 367,246.80 × 170,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,831.20x = 62,498,648,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498,648,018.88/244,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,272.40

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