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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.80, 366,919.20 and 118,313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.80, 366,919.20 and 118,313.55 is: 177,470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.80 : 366,919.20 = 118,313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.80/366,919.20 = 118,313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.80x = 366,919.20 × 118,313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.80x = 43,411,513,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411,513,115.16/244,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,470.33

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