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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,814.80, 367,273.40 and 78,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,814.80, 367,273.40 and 78,619.60 is: 117,945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,814.80 : 367,273.40 = 78,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,814.80/367,273.40 = 78,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,814.80x = 367,273.40 × 78,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,814.80x = 28,874,887,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,874,887,798.64/244,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,945.84

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