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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,502.08, 366,632.16 and 86,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,502.08, 366,632.16 and 86,706.88 is: 130,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,502.08 : 366,632.16 = 86,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,502.08/366,632.16 = 86,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,502.08x = 366,632.16 × 86,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,502.08x = 31,789,530,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,789,530,701.26/244,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,017.42

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