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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,009.80, 367,514.70 and 78,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,009.80, 367,514.70 and 78,814.60 is: 118,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,009.80 : 367,514.70 = 78,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,009.80/367,514.70 = 78,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,009.80x = 367,514.70 × 78,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,009.80x = 28,965,524,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965,524,074.62/245,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,221.90

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