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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,804.52, 367,243.77 and 86,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,804.52, 367,243.77 and 86,995.46 is: 130,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,804.52 : 367,243.77 = 86,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,804.52/367,243.77 = 86,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,804.52x = 367,243.77 × 86,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,804.52x = 31,948,540,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948,540,703.28/244,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,506.34

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