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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,552.55, 366,938.18 and 118,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,552.55, 366,938.18 and 118,143.95 is: 177,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,552.55 : 366,938.18 = 118,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,552.55/366,938.18 = 118,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,552.55x = 366,938.18 × 118,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,552.55x = 43,351,525,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351,525,991.01/244,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,268.75

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