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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,999.90, 367,499.85 and 104,772.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,999.90, 367,499.85 and 104,772.70 is: 157,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,999.90 : 367,499.85 = 104,772.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,999.90/367,499.85 = 104,772.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,999.90x = 367,499.85 × 104,772.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,999.90x = 38,503,951,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503,951,534.10/244,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,159.05

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