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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,958.72, 367,451.80 and 76,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,958.72, 367,451.80 and 76,502.32 is: 114,757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,958.72 : 367,451.80 = 76,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,958.72/367,451.80 = 76,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,958.72x = 367,451.80 × 76,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,958.72x = 28,110,915,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110,915,188.18/244,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,757.76

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