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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,789.98, 367,222.02 and 86,980.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,789.98, 367,222.02 and 86,980.92 is: 130,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,789.98 : 367,222.02 = 86,980.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,789.98/367,222.02 = 86,980.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,789.98x = 367,222.02 × 86,980.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,789.98x = 31,941,309,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941,309,143.86/244,789.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,484.54

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