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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,616.16, 366,958.26 and 86,807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,616.16, 366,958.26 and 86,807.10 is: 130,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,616.16 : 366,958.26 = 86,807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,616.16/366,958.26 = 86,807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,616.16x = 366,958.26 × 86,807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,616.16x = 31,854,582,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854,582,371.65/244,616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,222.72

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