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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,850.40, 367,275.60 and 170,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,850.40, 367,275.60 and 170,200.80 is: 255,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,850.40 : 367,275.60 = 170,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,850.40/367,275.60 = 170,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,850.40x = 367,275.60 × 170,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,850.40x = 62,510,600,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,510,600,940.48/244,850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,301.20

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