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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.15, 366,976.95 and 86,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.15, 366,976.95 and 86,847.10 is: 130,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.15 : 366,976.95 = 86,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.15/366,976.95 = 86,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.15x = 366,976.95 × 86,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.15x = 31,870,883,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870,883,874.35/244,639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,277.12

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