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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,708.70, 366,976.65 and 86,942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,708.70, 366,976.65 and 86,942.30 is: 130,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,708.70 : 366,976.65 = 86,942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,708.70/366,976.65 = 86,942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,708.70x = 366,976.65 × 86,942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,708.70x = 31,905,793,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,905,793,997.30/244,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,382.75

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