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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,038.44, 365,971.91 and 73,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,038.44, 365,971.91 and 73,209.22 is: 109,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,038.44 : 365,971.91 = 73,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,038.44/365,971.91 = 73,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,038.44x = 365,971.91 × 73,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,038.44x = 26,792,516,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792,516,792.03/244,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,788.10

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