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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,623.40, 366,971.55 and 86,838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,623.40, 366,971.55 and 86,838.64 is: 130,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,623.40 : 366,971.55 = 86,838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,623.40/366,971.55 = 86,838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,623.40x = 366,971.55 × 86,838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,623.40x = 31,867,310,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867,310,320.69/244,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,270.90

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