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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,901.96, 367,327.02 and 78,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,901.96, 367,327.02 and 78,677 is: 118,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,901.96 : 367,327.02 = 78,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,901.96/367,327.02 = 78,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,901.96x = 367,327.02 × 78,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,901.96x = 28,900,187,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900,187,952.54/244,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,007.17

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