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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,816.97, 367,003.78 and 87,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,816.97, 367,003.78 and 87,008.51 is: 130,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,816.97 : 367,003.78 = 87,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,816.97/367,003.78 = 87,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,816.97x = 367,003.78 × 87,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,816.97x = 31,932,452,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932,452,762.16/244,816.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,433.99

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