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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.80, 366,913.20 and 118,309.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.80, 366,913.20 and 118,309.55 is: 177,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.80 : 366,913.20 = 118,309.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.80/366,913.20 = 118,309.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.80x = 366,913.20 × 118,309.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.80x = 43,409,335,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,409,335,581.06/244,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,464.33

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