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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,605.80, 366,908.70 and 118,306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,605.80, 366,908.70 and 118,306.55 is: 177,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,605.80 : 366,908.70 = 118,306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,605.80/366,908.70 = 118,306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,605.80x = 366,908.70 × 118,306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,605.80x = 43,407,702,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,407,702,461.99/244,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,459.83

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