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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,815.92, 366,988.96 and 86,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,815.92, 366,988.96 and 86,958.24 is: 130,353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,815.92 : 366,988.96 = 86,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,815.92/366,988.96 = 86,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,815.92x = 366,988.96 × 86,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,815.92x = 31,912,714,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,714,061.03/244,815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,353.92

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