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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,618.68, 366,962.02 and 86,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,618.68, 366,962.02 and 86,809.60 is: 130,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,618.68 : 366,962.02 = 86,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,618.68/366,962.02 = 86,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,618.68x = 366,962.02 × 86,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,618.68x = 31,855,826,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,826,171.39/244,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,226.47

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