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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,429.40, 366,592.90 and 119,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,429.40, 366,592.90 and 119,859.80 is: 179,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,429.40 : 366,592.90 = 119,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,429.40/366,592.90 = 119,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,429.40x = 366,592.90 × 119,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,429.40x = 43,939,751,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939,751,675.42/244,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,764.59

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