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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,785.99, 367,216.02 and 86,976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,785.99, 367,216.02 and 86,976.93 is: 130,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,785.99 : 367,216.02 = 86,976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,785.99/367,216.02 = 86,976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,785.99x = 367,216.02 × 86,976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,785.99x = 31,939,322,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,322,066.42/244,785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,478.55

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