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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,596.28, 366,930.87 and 86,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,596.28, 366,930.87 and 86,811.52 is: 130,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,596.28 : 366,930.87 = 86,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,596.28/366,930.87 = 86,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,596.28x = 366,930.87 × 86,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,596.28x = 31,853,826,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,853,826,559.62/244,596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,230.22

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