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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,949.80, 367,079.10 and 120,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,949.80, 367,079.10 and 120,015.40 is: 179,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,949.80 : 367,079.10 = 120,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,949.80/367,079.10 = 120,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,949.80x = 367,079.10 × 120,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,949.80x = 44,055,145,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,145,018.14/244,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,853.77

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