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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,551.55, 366,936.68 and 118,142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,551.55, 366,936.68 and 118,142.95 is: 177,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,551.55 : 366,936.68 = 118,142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,551.55/366,936.68 = 118,142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,551.55x = 366,936.68 × 118,142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,551.55x = 43,350,981,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350,981,838.41/244,551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,267.25

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