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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,700.24, 366,937.72 and 96,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,700.24, 366,937.72 and 96,855.12 is: 145,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,700.24 : 366,937.72 = 96,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,700.24/366,937.72 = 96,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,700.24x = 366,937.72 × 96,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,700.24x = 35,539,796,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,539,796,903.13/244,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,238.10

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