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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.20, 366,854.40 and 86,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.20, 366,854.40 and 86,860.80 is: 130,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.20 : 366,854.40 = 86,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.20/366,854.40 = 86,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.20x = 366,854.40 × 86,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.20x = 31,865,266,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,266,667.52/244,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,260.52

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