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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.70, 366,917.55 and 86,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.70, 366,917.55 and 86,856.10 is: 130,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.70 : 366,917.55 = 86,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.70/366,917.55 = 86,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.70x = 366,917.55 × 86,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.70x = 31,869,027,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,027,414.56/244,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,284.15

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