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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,307.33, 364,995.90 and 74,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,307.33, 364,995.90 and 74,841.87 is: 112,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,307.33 : 364,995.90 = 74,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,307.33/364,995.90 = 74,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,307.33x = 364,995.90 × 74,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,307.33x = 27,316,973,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,973,499.14/243,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,273.53

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