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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,056.84, 360,085.08 and 73,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,056.84, 360,085.08 and 73,844.84 is: 110,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,056.84 : 360,085.08 = 73,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,056.84/360,085.08 = 73,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,056.84x = 360,085.08 × 73,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,056.84x = 26,590,425,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,425,118.99/240,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,767.20

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