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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,754.56, 366,914.40 and 86,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,754.56, 366,914.40 and 86,962.24 is: 130,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,754.56 : 366,914.40 = 86,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,754.56/366,914.40 = 86,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,754.56x = 366,914.40 × 86,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,754.56x = 31,907,698,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,907,698,112.26/244,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,366.10

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