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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,801.64, 367,240.86 and 104,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,801.64, 367,240.86 and 104,561 is: 156,857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,801.64 : 367,240.86 = 104,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,801.64/367,240.86 = 104,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,801.64x = 367,240.86 × 104,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,801.64x = 38,399,071,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,071,562.46/244,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,857.90

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