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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,329.16, 366,470.70 and 78,072.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,329.16, 366,470.70 and 78,072.52 is: 117,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,329.16 : 366,470.70 = 78,072.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,329.16/366,470.70 = 78,072.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,329.16x = 366,470.70 × 78,072.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,329.16x = 28,611,291,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611,291,055.16/244,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,101.42

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