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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,802.64, 367,242.36 and 104,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,802.64, 367,242.36 and 104,562 is: 156,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,802.64 : 367,242.36 = 104,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,802.64/367,242.36 = 104,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,802.64x = 367,242.36 × 104,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,802.64x = 38,399,595,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,595,646.32/244,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,859.40

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