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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,821.47, 367,010.52 and 87,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,821.47, 367,010.52 and 87,013.02 is: 130,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,821.47 : 367,010.52 = 87,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,821.47/367,010.52 = 87,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,821.47x = 367,010.52 × 87,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,821.47x = 31,934,693,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934,693,716.97/244,821.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,440.74

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