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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,830.80, 367,246.20 and 87,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,830.80, 367,246.20 and 87,237.20 is: 130,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,830.80 : 367,246.20 = 87,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,830.80/367,246.20 = 87,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,830.80x = 367,246.20 × 87,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,830.80x = 32,037,530,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037,530,198.64/244,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,855.80

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