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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,559.15, 366,903.53 and 86,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,559.15, 366,903.53 and 86,771.15 is: 130,179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,559.15 : 366,903.53 = 86,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,559.15/366,903.53 = 86,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,559.15x = 366,903.53 × 86,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,559.15x = 31,836,641,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,836,641,237.16/244,559.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,179.72

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