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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.74, 367,035.08 and 118,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.74, 367,035.08 and 118,182.12 is: 177,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.74 : 367,035.08 = 118,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.74/367,035.08 = 118,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.74x = 367,035.08 × 118,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.74x = 43,376,983,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,376,983,277.86/244,612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,329.21

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