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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,912.40, 367,368.60 and 104,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,912.40, 367,368.60 and 104,685.20 is: 157,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,912.40 : 367,368.60 = 104,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,912.40/367,368.60 = 104,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,912.40x = 367,368.60 × 104,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,912.40x = 38,458,055,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458,055,364.72/244,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,027.80

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