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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,382.96, 366,631.68 and 75,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,382.96, 366,631.68 and 75,894.68 is: 113,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,382.96 : 366,631.68 = 75,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,382.96/366,631.68 = 75,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,382.96x = 366,631.68 × 75,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,382.96x = 27,825,394,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,825,394,031.46/244,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,859.80

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