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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,604.30, 366,906.45 and 118,305.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,604.30, 366,906.45 and 118,305.05 is: 177,457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,604.30 : 366,906.45 = 118,305.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,604.30/366,906.45 = 118,305.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,604.30x = 366,906.45 × 118,305.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,604.30x = 43,406,885,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,885,912.57/244,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,457.58

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