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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,630.68, 366,980.02 and 86,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,630.68, 366,980.02 and 86,821.60 is: 130,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,630.68 : 366,980.02 = 86,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,630.68/366,980.02 = 86,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,630.68x = 366,980.02 × 86,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,630.68x = 31,861,792,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861,792,504.43/244,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,244.47

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