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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,837.80, 367,256.70 and 170,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,837.80, 367,256.70 and 170,188.20 is: 255,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,837.80 : 367,256.70 = 170,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,837.80/367,256.70 = 170,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,837.80x = 367,256.70 × 170,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,837.80x = 62,502,756,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,502,756,710.94/244,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,282.30

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