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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.90, 366,966.30 and 86,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.90, 366,966.30 and 86,835.14 is: 130,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.90 : 366,966.30 = 86,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.90/366,966.30 = 86,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.90x = 366,966.30 × 86,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.90x = 31,865,570,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,570,035.78/244,619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,265.65

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