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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.84, 367,158.33 and 86,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.84, 367,158.33 and 86,965.59 is: 130,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.84 : 367,158.33 = 86,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.84/367,158.33 = 86,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.84x = 367,158.33 × 86,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.84x = 31,930,140,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930,140,791.86/244,724.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,473.64

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