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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,276.46, 364,949.64 and 74,810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,276.46, 364,949.64 and 74,810.98 is: 112,227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,276.46 : 364,949.64 = 74,810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,276.46/364,949.64 = 74,810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,276.46x = 364,949.64 × 74,810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,276.46x = 27,302,240,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,240,219.05/243,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,227.22

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