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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,214.74, 366,374.72 and 75,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,214.74, 366,374.72 and 75,731.68 is: 113,613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,214.74 : 366,374.72 = 75,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,214.74/366,374.72 = 75,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,214.74x = 366,374.72 × 75,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,214.74x = 27,746,173,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,746,173,055.13/244,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,613.83

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