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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.55, 366,929.18 and 118,137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.55, 366,929.18 and 118,137.95 is: 177,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.55 : 366,929.18 = 118,137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.55/366,929.18 = 118,137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.55x = 366,929.18 × 118,137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.55x = 43,348,261,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348,261,120.38/244,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,259.75

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