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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,695.24, 367,008.30 and 78,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,695.24, 367,008.30 and 78,461.64 is: 117,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,695.24 : 367,008.30 = 78,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,695.24/367,008.30 = 78,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,695.24x = 367,008.30 × 78,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,695.24x = 28,796,073,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,073,111.61/244,695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,681.38

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