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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,915.40, 367,373.10 and 104,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,915.40, 367,373.10 and 104,688.20 is: 157,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,915.40 : 367,373.10 = 104,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,915.40/367,373.10 = 104,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,915.40x = 367,373.10 × 104,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,915.40x = 38,459,628,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,459,628,567.42/244,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,032.30

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