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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,625.40, 366,974.64 and 86,840.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,625.40, 366,974.64 and 86,840.64 is: 130,273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,625.40 : 366,974.64 = 86,840.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,625.40/366,974.64 = 86,840.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,625.40x = 366,974.64 × 86,840.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,625.40x = 31,868,312,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868,312,601.37/244,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,273.93

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