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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,996.26, 367,494.40 and 78,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,996.26, 367,494.40 and 78,784.26 is: 118,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,996.26 : 367,494.40 = 78,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,996.26/367,494.40 = 78,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,996.26x = 367,494.40 × 78,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,996.26x = 28,952,774,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952,774,358.14/244,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,176.39

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