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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,525.80, 366,788.70 and 86,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,525.80, 366,788.70 and 86,770.20 is: 130,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,525.80 : 366,788.70 = 86,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,525.80/366,788.70 = 86,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,525.80x = 366,788.70 × 86,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,525.80x = 31,826,328,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,826,328,856.74/244,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,155.30

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