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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.65, 366,940.20 and 86,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.65, 366,940.20 and 86,822.60 is: 130,240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.65 : 366,940.20 = 86,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.65/366,940.20 = 86,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.65x = 366,940.20 × 86,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.65x = 31,858,702,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,702,208.52/244,614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,240.37

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