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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,050.46, 365,989.90 and 73,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,050.46, 365,989.90 and 73,221.24 is: 109,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,050.46 : 365,989.90 = 73,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,050.46/365,989.90 = 73,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,050.46x = 365,989.90 × 73,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,050.46x = 26,798,234,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,798,234,305.48/244,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,806.12

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