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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,529.80, 366,904.05 and 118,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,529.80, 366,904.05 and 118,121.20 is: 177,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,529.80 : 366,904.05 = 118,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,529.80/366,904.05 = 118,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,529.80x = 366,904.05 × 118,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,529.80x = 43,339,146,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339,146,670.86/244,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,234.62

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