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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,341.80, 366,512.70 and 86,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,341.80, 366,512.70 and 86,586.20 is: 129,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,341.80 : 366,512.70 = 86,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,341.80/366,512.70 = 86,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,341.80x = 366,512.70 × 86,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,341.80x = 31,734,941,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,941,944.74/244,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,879.30

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