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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,951.80, 367,082.10 and 120,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,951.80, 367,082.10 and 120,017.40 is: 179,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,951.80 : 367,082.10 = 120,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,951.80/367,082.10 = 120,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,951.80x = 367,082.10 × 120,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,951.80x = 44,056,239,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056,239,228.54/244,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,856.77

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