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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,348.80, 366,393.60 and 86,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,348.80, 366,393.60 and 86,582.40 is: 129,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,348.80 : 366,393.60 = 86,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,348.80/366,393.60 = 86,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,348.80x = 366,393.60 × 86,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,348.80x = 31,723,237,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723,237,232.64/244,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,827.68

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