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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.60, 366,807.90 and 86,746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.60, 366,807.90 and 86,746.55 is: 130,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.60 : 366,807.90 = 86,746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.60/366,807.90 = 86,746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.60x = 366,807.90 × 86,746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.60x = 31,819,319,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,319,837.75/244,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,119.83

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