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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758.56, 366,920.40 and 86,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758.56, 366,920.40 and 86,966.24 is: 130,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758.56 : 366,920.40 = 86,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758.56/366,920.40 = 86,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758.56x = 366,920.40 × 86,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758.56x = 31,909,687,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909,687,567.30/244,758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,372.10

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