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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,762.06, 366,925.65 and 86,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,762.06, 366,925.65 and 86,969.74 is: 130,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,762.06 : 366,925.65 = 86,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,762.06/366,925.65 = 86,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,762.06x = 366,925.65 × 86,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,762.06x = 31,911,428,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,911,428,379.83/244,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,377.35

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