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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,212.74, 366,371.72 and 75,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,212.74, 366,371.72 and 75,729.68 is: 113,610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,212.74 : 366,371.72 = 75,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,212.74/366,371.72 = 75,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,212.74x = 366,371.72 × 75,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,212.74x = 27,745,213,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,745,213,116.65/244,212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,610.83

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