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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,704.24, 366,943.72 and 96,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,704.24, 366,943.72 and 96,859.12 is: 145,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,704.24 : 366,943.72 = 96,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,704.24/366,943.72 = 96,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,704.24x = 366,943.72 × 96,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,704.24x = 35,541,845,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541,845,808.73/244,704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,244.09

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