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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,946.80, 367,074.60 and 120,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,946.80, 367,074.60 and 120,012.40 is: 179,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,946.80 : 367,074.60 = 120,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,946.80/367,074.60 = 120,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,946.80x = 367,074.60 × 120,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,946.80x = 44,053,503,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053,503,725.04/244,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,849.27

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