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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,715.24, 366,960.22 and 96,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,715.24, 366,960.22 and 96,870.12 is: 145,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,715.24 : 366,960.22 = 96,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,715.24/366,960.22 = 96,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,715.24x = 366,960.22 × 96,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,715.24x = 35,547,480,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,480,546.63/244,715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,260.59

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