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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.30, 366,912.45 and 118,309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.30, 366,912.45 and 118,309.05 is: 177,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.30 : 366,912.45 = 118,309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.30/366,912.45 = 118,309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.30x = 366,912.45 × 118,309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.30x = 43,409,063,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,409,063,392.67/244,608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,463.58

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