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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,544.80, 366,926.55 and 86,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,544.80, 366,926.55 and 86,886.40 is: 130,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,544.80 : 366,926.55 = 86,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,544.80/366,926.55 = 86,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,544.80x = 366,926.55 × 86,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,544.80x = 31,880,926,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880,926,993.92/244,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,368.45

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