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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,939.80, 367,064.10 and 120,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,939.80, 367,064.10 and 120,005.40 is: 179,838.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,939.80 : 367,064.10 = 120,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,939.80/367,064.10 = 120,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,939.80x = 367,064.10 × 120,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,939.80x = 44,049,674,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,674,146.14/244,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,838.78

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