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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,807.52, 367,248.28 and 86,998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,807.52, 367,248.28 and 86,998.46 is: 130,510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,807.52 : 367,248.28 = 86,998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,807.52/367,248.28 = 86,998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,807.52x = 367,248.28 × 86,998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,807.52x = 31,950,034,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950,034,797.65/244,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,510.84

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