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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,791.60, 366,968.72 and 118,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,791.60, 366,968.72 and 118,361.12 is: 177,435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,791.60 : 366,968.72 = 118,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,791.60/366,968.72 = 118,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,791.60x = 366,968.72 × 118,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,791.60x = 43,434,828,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434,828,704.17/244,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,435.94

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