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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,999.19, 367,421.03 and 78,748.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,999.19, 367,421.03 and 78,748.31 is: 118,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,999.19 : 367,421.03 = 78,748.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,999.19/367,421.03 = 78,748.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,999.19x = 367,421.03 × 78,748.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,999.19x = 28,933,785,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933,785,991.08/244,999.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,097.47

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