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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,687.70, 366,945.15 and 86,921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,687.70, 366,945.15 and 86,921.30 is: 130,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,687.70 : 366,945.15 = 86,921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,687.70/366,945.15 = 86,921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,687.70x = 366,945.15 × 86,921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,687.70x = 31,895,349,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,895,349,466.70/244,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,351.26

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