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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,363.60, 366,278.10 and 86,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,363.60, 366,278.10 and 86,510.80 is: 129,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,363.60 : 366,278.10 = 86,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,363.60/366,278.10 = 86,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,363.60x = 366,278.10 × 86,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,363.60x = 31,687,011,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687,011,453.48/244,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,671.57

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