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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,762.52, 367,218.96 and 116,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,762.52, 367,218.96 and 116,842.04 is: 175,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,762.52 : 367,218.96 = 116,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,762.52/367,218.96 = 116,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,762.52x = 367,218.96 × 116,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,762.52x = 42,906,612,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,906,612,413.08/244,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,298.95

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