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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,998.26, 367,497.40 and 78,786.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,998.26, 367,497.40 and 78,786.26 is: 118,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,998.26 : 367,497.40 = 78,786.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,998.26/367,497.40 = 78,786.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,998.26x = 367,497.40 × 78,786.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,998.26x = 28,953,745,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953,745,705.72/244,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,179.39

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