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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,238.72, 366,399.60 and 84,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,238.72, 366,399.60 and 84,271.28 is: 126,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,238.72 : 366,399.60 = 84,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,238.72/366,399.60 = 84,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,238.72x = 366,399.60 × 84,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,238.72x = 30,876,963,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,876,963,283.49/244,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,421.25

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