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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,230.60, 366,389.10 and 86,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,230.60, 366,389.10 and 86,550.60 is: 129,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,230.60 : 366,389.10 = 86,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,230.60/366,389.10 = 86,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,230.60x = 366,389.10 × 86,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,230.60x = 31,711,196,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,711,196,438.46/244,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,841.21

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