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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,754.06, 366,913.65 and 86,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,754.06, 366,913.65 and 86,961.74 is: 130,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,754.06 : 366,913.65 = 86,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,754.06/366,913.65 = 86,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,754.06x = 366,913.65 × 86,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,754.06x = 31,907,449,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,907,449,433.75/244,754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,365.35

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