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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,829.80, 367,244.70 and 87,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,829.80, 367,244.70 and 87,236.20 is: 130,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,829.80 : 367,244.70 = 87,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,829.80/367,244.70 = 87,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,829.80x = 367,244.70 × 87,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,829.80x = 32,037,032,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037,032,098.14/244,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,854.30

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