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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.90, 367,087.35 and 78,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.90, 367,087.35 and 78,529.70 is: 117,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.90 : 367,087.35 = 78,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.90/367,087.35 = 78,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.90x = 367,087.35 × 78,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.90x = 28,827,259,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,259,469.30/244,724.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,794.55

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