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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,656.64, 367,040.22 and 86,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,656.64, 367,040.22 and 86,885.20 is: 130,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,656.64 : 367,040.22 = 86,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,656.64/367,040.22 = 86,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,656.64x = 367,040.22 × 86,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,656.64x = 31,890,362,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890,362,922.74/244,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,347.42

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