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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,624.90, 366,973.80 and 86,840.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,624.90, 366,973.80 and 86,840.14 is: 130,273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,624.90 : 366,973.80 = 86,840.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,624.90/366,973.80 = 86,840.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,624.90x = 366,973.80 × 86,840.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,624.90x = 31,868,056,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868,056,168.33/244,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,273.15

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