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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,825.80, 367,238.70 and 87,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,825.80, 367,238.70 and 87,232.20 is: 130,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,825.80 : 367,238.70 = 87,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,825.80/367,238.70 = 87,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,825.80x = 367,238.70 × 87,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,825.80x = 32,035,039,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035,039,726.14/244,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,848.30

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