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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,509.58, 366,844.26 and 118,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,509.58, 366,844.26 and 118,164.38 is: 177,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,509.58 : 366,844.26 = 118,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,509.58/366,844.26 = 118,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,509.58x = 366,844.26 × 118,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,509.58x = 43,347,924,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,347,924,539.46/244,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,285.18

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