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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,785.26, 367,100.12 and 78,534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,785.26, 367,100.12 and 78,534.38 is: 117,776.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,785.26 : 367,100.12 = 78,534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,785.26/367,100.12 = 78,534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,785.26x = 367,100.12 × 78,534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,785.26x = 28,829,978,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,829,978,093.95/244,785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,776.61

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