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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,809.02, 367,250.52 and 86,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,809.02, 367,250.52 and 86,999.96 is: 130,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,809.02 : 367,250.52 = 86,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,809.02/367,250.52 = 86,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,809.02x = 367,250.52 × 86,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,809.02x = 31,950,780,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950,780,549.98/244,809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,513.09

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