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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,637.65, 366,974.70 and 86,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,637.65, 366,974.70 and 86,845.60 is: 130,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,637.65 : 366,974.70 = 86,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,637.65/366,974.70 = 86,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,637.65x = 366,974.70 × 86,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,637.65x = 31,870,138,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870,138,006.32/244,637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,274.87

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