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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,329.90, 366,559.65 and 86,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,329.90, 366,559.65 and 86,541.90 is: 129,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,329.90 : 366,559.65 = 86,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,329.90/366,559.65 = 86,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,329.90x = 366,559.65 × 86,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,329.90x = 31,722,768,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,722,768,574.34/244,329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,835.80

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