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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,468.30, 366,811.80 and 118,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,468.30, 366,811.80 and 118,059.70 is: 177,142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,468.30 : 366,811.80 = 118,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,468.30/366,811.80 = 118,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,468.30x = 366,811.80 × 118,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,468.30x = 43,305,691,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,305,691,064.46/244,468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,142.36

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