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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,406.80, 366,610.20 and 86,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,406.80, 366,610.20 and 86,651.20 is: 129,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,406.80 : 366,610.20 = 86,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,406.80/366,610.20 = 86,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,406.80x = 366,610.20 × 86,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,406.80x = 31,767,213,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,767,213,762.24/244,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,976.80

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