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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,934.80, 367,056.60 and 120,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,934.80, 367,056.60 and 120,000.40 is: 179,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934.80 : 367,056.60 = 120,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934.80/367,056.60 = 120,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934.80x = 367,056.60 × 120,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934.80x = 44,046,938,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,938,822.64/244,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,831.28

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