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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,637.70, 366,956.55 and 86,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,637.70, 366,956.55 and 86,882.10 is: 130,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,637.70 : 366,956.55 = 86,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,637.70/366,956.55 = 86,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,637.70x = 366,956.55 × 86,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,637.70x = 31,881,955,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,881,955,672.76/244,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,323.15

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