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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,885.60, 367,328.40 and 173,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,885.60, 367,328.40 and 173,346.40 is: 260,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,885.60 : 367,328.40 = 173,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,885.60/367,328.40 = 173,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,885.60x = 367,328.40 × 173,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,885.60x = 63,675,055,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,675,055,757.76/244,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,019.60

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