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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,877.20, 367,395.20 and 120,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,877.20, 367,395.20 and 120,130.72 is: 180,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,877.20 : 367,395.20 = 120,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,877.20/367,395.20 = 120,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,877.20x = 367,395.20 × 120,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,877.20x = 44,135,449,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,135,449,900.54/244,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,235.03

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