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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,718.24, 366,964.72 and 96,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,718.24, 366,964.72 and 96,873.12 is: 145,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,718.24 : 366,964.72 = 96,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,718.24/366,964.72 = 96,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,718.24x = 366,964.72 × 96,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,718.24x = 35,549,017,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549,017,356.33/244,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,265.09

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