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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,519.80, 366,779.70 and 86,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,519.80, 366,779.70 and 86,764.20 is: 130,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,519.80 : 366,779.70 = 86,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,519.80/366,779.70 = 86,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,519.80x = 366,779.70 × 86,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,519.80x = 31,823,347,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,823,347,246.74/244,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,146.30

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