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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,254.60, 366,425.10 and 86,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,254.60, 366,425.10 and 86,574.60 is: 129,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,254.60 : 366,425.10 = 86,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,254.60/366,425.10 = 86,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,254.60x = 366,425.10 × 86,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,254.60x = 31,723,106,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723,106,462.46/244,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,877.21

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