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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,326.61, 364,990.76 and 74,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,326.61, 364,990.76 and 74,845.80 is: 112,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,326.61 : 364,990.76 = 74,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,326.61/364,990.76 = 74,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,326.61x = 364,990.76 × 74,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,326.61x = 27,318,025,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318,025,424.81/243,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,268.96

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