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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,034.74, 365,916.31 and 75,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,034.74, 365,916.31 and 75,507.26 is: 113,218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,034.74 : 365,916.31 = 75,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,034.74/365,916.31 = 75,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,034.74x = 365,916.31 × 75,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,034.74x = 27,629,337,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,337,957.41/244,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,218.87

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