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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,633.67, 367,005.72 and 86,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,633.67, 367,005.72 and 86,862.14 is: 130,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,633.67 : 367,005.72 = 86,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,633.67/367,005.72 = 86,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,633.67x = 367,005.72 × 86,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,633.67x = 31,878,902,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878,902,231.44/244,633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,312.82

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