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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.37, 367,511.07 and 85,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.37, 367,511.07 and 85,053.36 is: 127,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.37 : 367,511.07 = 85,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.37/367,511.07 = 85,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.37x = 367,511.07 × 85,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.37x = 31,258,050,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258,050,970.56/244,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,598.27

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