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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,575.55, 366,972.68 and 86,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,575.55, 366,972.68 and 86,917.15 is: 130,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,575.55 : 366,972.68 = 86,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,575.55/366,972.68 = 86,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,575.55x = 366,972.68 × 86,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,575.55x = 31,896,219,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896,219,473.46/244,575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,414.59

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