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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.05, 366,918.08 and 118,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.05, 366,918.08 and 118,312.80 is: 177,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.05 : 366,918.08 = 118,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.05/366,918.08 = 118,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.05x = 366,918.08 × 118,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.05x = 43,411,105,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411,105,415.42/244,612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,469.20

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