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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,548.80, 366,932.55 and 118,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,548.80, 366,932.55 and 118,140.20 is: 177,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,548.80 : 366,932.55 = 118,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,548.80/366,932.55 = 118,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,548.80x = 366,932.55 × 118,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,548.80x = 43,349,484,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349,484,843.51/244,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,263.13

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