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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.70, 366,941.55 and 86,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.70, 366,941.55 and 86,872.10 is: 130,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.70 : 366,941.55 = 86,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.70/366,941.55 = 86,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.70x = 366,941.55 × 86,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.70x = 31,876,983,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,876,983,025.76/244,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,308.15

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