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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,807.48, 366,989.52 and 86,999.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,807.48, 366,989.52 and 86,999.02 is: 130,419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,807.48 : 366,989.52 = 86,999.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,807.48/366,989.52 = 86,999.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,807.48x = 366,989.52 × 86,999.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,807.48x = 31,927,728,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,728,590.27/244,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,419.74

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