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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,003.80, 366,005.70 and 86,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,003.80, 366,005.70 and 86,248.20 is: 129,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,003.80 : 366,005.70 = 86,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,003.80/366,005.70 = 86,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,003.80x = 366,005.70 × 86,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,003.80x = 31,567,332,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,332,814.74/244,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,372.30

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