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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,635.15, 366,970.95 and 86,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,635.15, 366,970.95 and 86,843.10 is: 130,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,635.15 : 366,970.95 = 86,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,635.15/366,970.95 = 86,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,635.15x = 366,970.95 × 86,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,635.15x = 31,868,894,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868,894,907.95/244,635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,271.12

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