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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,048.46, 365,986.90 and 73,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,048.46, 365,986.90 and 73,219.24 is: 109,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,048.46 : 365,986.90 = 73,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,048.46/365,986.90 = 73,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,048.46x = 365,986.90 × 73,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,048.46x = 26,797,282,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797,282,667.96/244,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,803.12

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