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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.80, 366,923.70 and 86,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.80, 366,923.70 and 86,860.20 is: 130,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.80 : 366,923.70 = 86,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.80/366,923.70 = 86,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.80x = 366,923.70 × 86,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.80x = 31,871,065,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,871,065,966.74/244,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,290.30

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