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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,326.59, 364,990.77 and 74,845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,326.59, 364,990.77 and 74,845.78 is: 112,268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,326.59 : 364,990.77 = 74,845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,326.59/364,990.77 = 74,845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,326.59x = 364,990.77 × 74,845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,326.59x = 27,318,018,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318,018,873.45/243,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,268.94

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