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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,811.52, 367,165.44 and 78,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,811.52, 367,165.44 and 78,560.64 is: 117,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,811.52 : 367,165.44 = 78,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,811.52/367,165.44 = 78,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,811.52x = 367,165.44 × 78,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,811.52x = 28,844,751,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844,751,952.28/244,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,824.32

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