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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,647.64, 367,026.72 and 86,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,647.64, 367,026.72 and 86,876.20 is: 130,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,647.64 : 367,026.72 = 86,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,647.64/367,026.72 = 86,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,647.64x = 367,026.72 × 86,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,647.64x = 31,885,886,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885,886,732.06/244,647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,333.92

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