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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,365.60, 366,281.10 and 86,512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,365.60, 366,281.10 and 86,512.80 is: 129,674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,365.60 : 366,281.10 = 86,512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,365.60/366,281.10 = 86,512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,365.60x = 366,281.10 × 86,512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,365.60x = 31,688,003,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,688,003,548.08/244,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,674.57

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