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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,006.72, 366,974.26 and 173,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,006.72, 366,974.26 and 173,713.25 is: 260,189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,006.72 : 366,974.26 = 173,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,006.72/366,974.26 = 173,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,006.72x = 366,974.26 × 173,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,006.72x = 63,748,290,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748,290,477.94/245,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,189.97

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