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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,607.15, 366,928.95 and 86,815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,607.15, 366,928.95 and 86,815.10 is: 130,229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,607.15 : 366,928.95 = 86,815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,607.15/366,928.95 = 86,815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,607.15x = 366,928.95 × 86,815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,607.15x = 31,854,973,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854,973,487.15/244,607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,229.12

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