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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.55, 366,917.33 and 118,312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.55, 366,917.33 and 118,312.30 is: 177,468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.55 : 366,917.33 = 118,312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.55/366,917.33 = 118,312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.55x = 366,917.33 × 118,312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.55x = 43,410,833,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,410,833,222.16/244,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,468.45

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