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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,358.08, 244,794.24 and 120,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,358.08, 244,794.24 and 120,792 is: 166,720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,358.08 : 244,794.24 = 120,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,358.08/244,794.24 = 120,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,358.08x = 244,794.24 × 120,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,358.08x = 29,569,185,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569,185,838.08/177,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,720.26

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