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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,996.06, 367,598.07 and 118,730.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,996.06, 367,598.07 and 118,730.29 is: 178,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,996.06 : 367,598.07 = 118,730.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,996.06/367,598.07 = 118,730.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,996.06x = 367,598.07 × 118,730.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,996.06x = 43,645,025,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,645,025,454.54/244,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,145.83

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