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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,842.69, 367,042.43 and 87,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,842.69, 367,042.43 and 87,034.23 is: 130,472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,842.69 : 367,042.43 = 87,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,842.69/367,042.43 = 87,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,842.69x = 367,042.43 × 87,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,842.69x = 31,945,255,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,945,255,272.38/244,842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,472.57

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