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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,467.40, 366,765.90 and 86,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,467.40, 366,765.90 and 86,679.40 is: 130,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,467.40 : 366,765.90 = 86,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,467.40/366,765.90 = 86,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,467.40x = 366,765.90 × 86,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,467.40x = 31,791,048,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,791,048,152.46/244,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,042.08

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