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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.15, 366,972.45 and 86,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.15, 366,972.45 and 86,844.10 is: 130,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.15 : 366,972.45 = 86,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.15/366,972.45 = 86,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.15x = 366,972.45 × 86,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.15x = 31,869,392,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,392,145.05/244,636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,272.62

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