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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,573.55, 366,969.68 and 86,915.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,573.55, 366,969.68 and 86,915.15 is: 130,411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,573.55 : 366,969.68 = 86,915.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,573.55/366,969.68 = 86,915.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,573.55x = 366,969.68 × 86,915.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,573.55x = 31,895,224,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,895,224,782.65/244,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,411.59

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