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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,710.24, 366,952.72 and 96,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,710.24, 366,952.72 and 96,865.12 is: 145,253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,710.24 : 366,952.72 = 96,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,710.24/366,952.72 = 96,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,710.24x = 366,952.72 × 96,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,710.24x = 35,544,919,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544,919,257.13/244,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,253.09

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