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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,682.70, 366,937.65 and 86,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,682.70, 366,937.65 and 86,916.30 is: 130,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,682.70 : 366,937.65 = 86,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,682.70/366,937.65 = 86,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,682.70x = 366,937.65 × 86,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,682.70x = 31,892,862,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892,862,868.70/244,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,343.76

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