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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,692.70, 366,952.65 and 86,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,692.70, 366,952.65 and 86,926.30 is: 130,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,692.70 : 366,952.65 = 86,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,692.70/366,952.65 = 86,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,692.70x = 366,952.65 × 86,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,692.70x = 31,897,836,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897,836,139.70/244,692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,358.76

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