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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,641.15, 366,979.95 and 86,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,641.15, 366,979.95 and 86,849.10 is: 130,280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,641.15 : 366,979.95 = 86,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,641.15/366,979.95 = 86,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,641.15x = 366,979.95 × 86,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,641.15x = 31,871,878,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,871,878,375.55/244,641.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,280.12

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