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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,572.30, 366,967.80 and 86,913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,572.30, 366,967.80 and 86,913.90 is: 130,409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,572.30 : 366,967.80 = 86,913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,572.30/366,967.80 = 86,913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,572.30x = 366,967.80 × 86,913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,572.30x = 31,894,602,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,894,602,672.42/244,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,409.71

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