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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,714.24, 366,958.72 and 96,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,714.24, 366,958.72 and 96,869.12 is: 145,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,714.24 : 366,958.72 = 96,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,714.24/366,958.72 = 96,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,714.24x = 366,958.72 × 96,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,714.24x = 35,546,968,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546,968,282.73/244,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,259.09

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