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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.92, 366,875.60 and 86,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.92, 366,875.60 and 86,775.39 is: 130,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.92 : 366,875.60 = 86,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.92/366,875.60 = 86,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.92x = 366,875.60 × 86,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.92x = 31,835,772,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,835,772,837.61/244,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,182.68

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