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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,932.80, 367,053.60 and 119,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,932.80, 367,053.60 and 119,998.40 is: 179,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,932.80 : 367,053.60 = 119,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,932.80/367,053.60 = 119,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,932.80x = 367,053.60 × 119,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,932.80x = 44,045,844,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,844,714.24/244,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,828.28

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