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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,653.64, 367,035.72 and 86,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,653.64, 367,035.72 and 86,882.20 is: 130,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,653.64 : 367,035.72 = 86,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,653.64/367,035.72 = 86,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,653.64x = 367,035.72 × 86,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,653.64x = 31,888,870,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,888,870,832.18/244,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,342.92

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