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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,533.55, 366,909.68 and 118,124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,533.55, 366,909.68 and 118,124.95 is: 177,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,533.55 : 366,909.68 = 118,124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,533.55/366,909.68 = 118,124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,533.55x = 366,909.68 × 118,124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,533.55x = 43,341,187,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341,187,604.52/244,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,240.25

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