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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.68, 366,975.52 and 86,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.68, 366,975.52 and 86,818.60 is: 130,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.68 : 366,975.52 = 86,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.68/366,975.52 = 86,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.68x = 366,975.52 × 86,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.68x = 31,860,300,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,860,300,880.67/244,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,239.97

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