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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,604.68, 366,943.38 and 86,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,604.68, 366,943.38 and 86,819.92 is: 130,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,604.68 : 366,943.38 = 86,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,604.68/366,943.38 = 86,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,604.68x = 366,943.38 × 86,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,604.68x = 31,857,994,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,857,994,896.13/244,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,242.79

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