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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,254.73, 366,434.34 and 75,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,254.73, 366,434.34 and 75,771.40 is: 113,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,254.73 : 366,434.34 = 75,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,254.73/366,434.34 = 75,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,254.73x = 366,434.34 × 75,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,254.73x = 27,765,240,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765,240,738.85/244,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,673.30

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