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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.68, 366,966.52 and 86,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.68, 366,966.52 and 86,812.64 is: 130,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.68 : 366,966.52 = 86,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.68/366,966.52 = 86,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.68x = 366,966.52 × 86,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.68x = 31,857,332,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,857,332,392.81/244,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,231.03

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