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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.70, 360,011.55 and 73,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.70, 360,011.55 and 73,774.10 is: 110,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.70 : 360,011.55 = 73,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.70/360,011.55 = 73,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.70x = 360,011.55 × 73,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.70x = 26,559,528,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,528,090.86/240,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,661.15

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