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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,673.44, 367,046.64 and 86,888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,673.44, 367,046.64 and 86,888.64 is: 130,345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,673.44 : 367,046.64 = 86,888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,673.44/367,046.64 = 86,888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,673.44x = 367,046.64 × 86,888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,673.44x = 31,892,183,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892,183,366.17/244,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,345.91

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