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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,959.75, 367,439.90 and 97,215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,959.75, 367,439.90 and 97,215.75 is: 145,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,959.75 : 367,439.90 = 97,215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,959.75/367,439.90 = 97,215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,959.75x = 367,439.90 × 97,215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,959.75x = 35,720,945,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720,945,458.43/244,959.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,823.73

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