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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,603.40, 366,969.90 and 86,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,603.40, 366,969.90 and 86,815.40 is: 130,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,603.40 : 366,969.90 = 86,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,603.40/366,969.90 = 86,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,603.40x = 366,969.90 × 86,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,603.40x = 31,858,638,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,638,656.46/244,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,246.10

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