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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.64, 367,034.22 and 86,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.64, 367,034.22 and 86,881.20 is: 130,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.64 : 367,034.22 = 86,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.64/367,034.22 = 86,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.64x = 367,034.22 × 86,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.64x = 31,888,373,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,888,373,474.66/244,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,341.42

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