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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,705.20, 367,057.80 and 86,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,705.20, 367,057.80 and 86,949.60 is: 130,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,705.20 : 367,057.80 = 86,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,705.20/367,057.80 = 86,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,705.20x = 367,057.80 × 86,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,705.20x = 31,915,528,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915,528,886.88/244,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,424.40

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