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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,309.80, 366,464.70 and 86,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,309.80, 366,464.70 and 86,716.20 is: 130,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,309.80 : 366,464.70 = 86,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,309.80/366,464.70 = 86,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,309.80x = 366,464.70 × 86,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,309.80x = 31,778,426,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778,426,218.14/244,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,074.30

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