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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,328.16, 366,469.20 and 78,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,328.16, 366,469.20 and 78,071.52 is: 117,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,328.16 : 366,469.20 = 78,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,328.16/366,469.20 = 78,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,328.16x = 366,469.20 × 78,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,328.16x = 28,610,807,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610,807,477.18/244,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,099.92

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