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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,970.89, 367,560.48 and 118,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,970.89, 367,560.48 and 118,705.16 is: 178,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,970.89 : 367,560.48 = 118,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,970.89/367,560.48 = 118,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,970.89x = 367,560.48 × 118,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,970.89x = 43,631,325,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631,325,588.08/244,970.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,108.21

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