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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,536.55, 366,914.18 and 118,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,536.55, 366,914.18 and 118,127.95 is: 177,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,536.55 : 366,914.18 = 118,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,536.55/366,914.18 = 118,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,536.55x = 366,914.18 × 118,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,536.55x = 43,342,819,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,819,909.33/244,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,244.75

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