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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,488.73, 366,766.31 and 75,977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,488.73, 366,766.31 and 75,977.55 is: 113,976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,488.73 : 366,766.31 = 75,977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,488.73/366,766.31 = 75,977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,488.73x = 366,766.31 × 75,977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,488.73x = 27,866,005,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866,005,656.34/244,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,976.65

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