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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,969.89, 367,558.98 and 118,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,969.89, 367,558.98 and 118,704.16 is: 178,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,969.89 : 367,558.98 = 118,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,969.89/367,558.98 = 118,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,969.89x = 367,558.98 × 118,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,969.89x = 43,630,779,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,630,779,971.36/244,969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,106.71

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