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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,746.47, 367,119.72 and 86,981.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,746.47, 367,119.72 and 86,981.15 is: 130,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,746.47 : 367,119.72 = 86,981.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,746.47/367,119.72 = 86,981.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,746.47x = 367,119.72 × 86,981.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,746.47x = 31,932,496,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932,496,351.08/244,746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,471.73

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