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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,698.40, 367,047.60 and 78,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,698.40, 367,047.60 and 78,503.20 is: 117,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,698.40 : 367,047.60 = 78,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,698.40/367,047.60 = 78,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,698.40x = 367,047.60 × 78,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,698.40x = 28,814,411,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814,411,152.32/244,698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,754.80

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